On-Call Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CADC - Inpatient

Company: Central City Concern
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

CCC's Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center is hiring on-call Alcohol and Drug Counselors

On Call employees must work at least once in every 6 month period to remain active on payroll.

HDSC provides both medical and counseling support for individuals in a 60 bed medically monitored subacute detoxification program. This position requires working directly with individuals in withdrawal management, completing a thorough assessment, documenting progress notes, and providing discharge planning. The primary focus is assessing for the next appropriate level of care and connecting patients with services to meet their treatment and recovery needs. The successful candidate will have experience with motivational interviewing, case management and a knowledge of the impact of homelessness and addictions on adults and families.

Duties will include:

• Perform and review assessments based on ASAM - PPC 2R criteria and provide diagnostic impressions based on DSM V criteria.
• Develop a needs and service plan with a focus on discharge planning.
• Interview and interact with clients to increase motivation.
• Work with Hooper Clinical Team, Nursing, and Subacute Techs to accomplish treatment, wellness and recovery goals.
• Refer individuals to appropriate treatment programs and community support for follow-up care.
• Facilitate patient access for direct contact to service agencies.
• Participate in direct treatment of individuals and attend clinical staff meeting.
• Coordinate transportation for individuals as needed.
• Maintain appropriate and timely client records and clinical documentation.
  Requirements:
  
  • Oregon State Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, (CADC I) required.
  • Case management or referral specialist experience in addition to A&D Counseling preferred.
  • Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
  • Must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • CPR certification required
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
    This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.
    
    As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
    
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