Alcohol and Drug Counselor I/MOUD Jail CADC

Alcohol and Drug Counselor I/MOUD Jail CADC

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Able to pass a criminal history background check.
• Those recovering from a substance use disorder must be able to document continuous abstinence under independent living conditions or recovery housing for the immediate past two years.
• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and substance use.
• Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all responsibilities in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
• Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment assessments.
• Develop client-centered service plans.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy.
• Conduct thorough discharge summaries and relapse prevention plans.
• Provide all other associated services to ensure the highest quality of treatment.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees.
• Work will be primarily within the Jail to assist with providing ongoing quality care for MOUD (medication-assisted treatment for opioid disorder) clients.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and help revise existing programs as necessary.
• Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of alcohol and drug counseling and behavioral health counseling with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
• Provide alcohol and drug and behavioral health education and information to various interest groups.
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines.
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.
• Transports clients as required.
• Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s), provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observes the UA, and record all pertinent information.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification-level I or eligible for certification within 2 years of employment.