SUD Counselor CADC I/II

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Behavioral Health program focuses on supporting clients to overcome cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and societal barriers in order to gain access to needed behavioral health services with particular focus on substance use disorder/addictions, education and prevention.

The Chemical Dependency Counselor functions as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide low-barrier, culturally-sensitive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services to individuals. Services are often directed to support specific populations such as: refugee, immigrant, BIPOC and other traditionally marginalized communities in the Washington and Multnomah County area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Focus on evidence-based service delivery, while remaining trauma-informed and working through a culturally responsive lens.
• Direct services include: screenings and/or assessments in accordance with ASAM and DSM-5TR guidelines to achieve or rule out a substance use diagnosis and inform on treatment plans.
  • Formulate individualized, goal focused, and collaborative treatment plans for individuals enrolled in services. Facilitate group therapy, individual counseling, case management and referrals as needed.  
• Complete clinical documentation with a focus on timeliness and accurately in order to identify client progress, demonstrate the benefit of services to the individuals served and capture information according to internal policies, regulating agencies and payor’s standards.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a diverse team to promote the shared values of Health, Justice and Hope, for the clients, their communities, and LCSNW.
• Work to support your clients in navigating a network of internal and external partners, including referral sources, criminal justice involved, DHS/child welfare, payors, and other community based agencies while maintaining HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.  
• Maintain clinical certifications/licenses in accordance with ethical, professional, and educational standards. It is expected that the incumbent be proficient in applicable and updated/relevant counseling theories and modalities.
• Maintains an effective case load with at least a 50% utilization goals. May include other duties as assigned to support the program.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service (or closely related/transferable field), Associate Degree in Addictions Studies/Counseling or equivalent life experience required. Previous experience providing substance use disorder or social services to diverse clients.

Credentials: Must meet State of Oregon OAR/MHACBO and requirements for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor CADC I/II (or national equivalency NCAC I/II)

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work well under pressure and work effectively in a multicultural setting, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills. General experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Transportation: This position requires minimal travel outside of designated location.

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English. Differential pay offered for proficiency, and ability to provide services in a language other than English.

Clearance: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender, ORCHARDS, SAM/OIG.

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.