SUD Treatment Counselor - Masters Degree Required at OUTSIDE IN

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

73905.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Case Management, Medications For Addiction Treatment, Dual-Diagnosis Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Organizational Skills, Data Collection, Experience With FQHC, Experience With PWU/ID, LGBTQIA+ Awareness, Crisis Intervention, Screenings And Assessments, Referrals, Group Facilitation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Main Building - Portland, OR 97205 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $60,874.22 - $73,905.96 Salary/year The SUDS Treatment Counselor provides solution-focused, brief intervention counseling, and case management for clients with substance use disorder as part of Outside In’s Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) programs. The Counselor plays a vital role in an interdisciplinary team of Medical Providers, Peer Support Specialists, RNs, and Behavioral Health Counselors. The Counselor will assist with referrals and connections to healthcare and treatment resources, as needed. This position is primarily based in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Portland, servicing adults experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health concerns, and other health concerns. Essential Duties Provide substance use and dual-diagnosis counseling to clients with substance use concerns in a primary care setting Identify barriers to accessing MAT for clients and work to increase program capacity Provide program screenings and assessments, determine program eligibility, and support with referrals to higher levels of care, as necessary Facilitate SUD treatment and harm reduction groups Work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team in close collaboration with primary care providers, pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, peer support specialists, and other Outside In staff Provide crisis intervention as needed, including assessment and appropriate referrals. Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all services provided Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Skills Experience providing counseling, case management, and familiarity with medications for addiction treatment Knowledge of dual-diagnosis care for people who use drugs, houselessness, and LGBTQIA+ populations Experience working with people who use and/or inject drugs (PWU/ID) Knowledge and understanding of stages of change, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and data collection Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Experience with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) programming Education Experience Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field, required Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) or equivalent, preferred CADC I, II, or III, preferred Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred Working Conditions This job is in a standard medical office environment at our Downtown Clinic located at 1132 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR. Travel is expected to support other Outside In locations and teams at times. Physical Requirements This job requires operating phones, computers, and other office equipment. Communicating is required regularly. Moving inside the building to other offices and program delivery spaces, as well as moving to surrounding sites, is expected.

Responsibilities

The SUD Treatment Counselor provides counseling and case management for clients with substance use disorder, working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include facilitating treatment groups, providing crisis intervention, and maintaining documentation.