Bilingual Substance Use Disorder Counselor #1238

Company: LifeWorks NW
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Bilingual Substance Use Disorder Counselor #1238The Bilingual Chemical Dependency Counselor provides substance abuse treatment services in an outpatient setting. Responsible for assessment, treatment planning, provision of counseling (individual, family, and group) services, urinalysis, consultation with care providers and coordination of multiple service providers for his/her assigned client caseload; and for keeping accurate, timely records.Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Hillsboro Walnut site.Pay/Benefits: $23.45 starting hourly pay, plus Full benefits. Additional $2.00 per hour differential for bilingual Spanish proficiency.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interview, formulating a substance abuse diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment services.
• Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, urinalysis, and other assessment methods.
• Analyze data to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' substance abuse problems.
• Identify and diagnose substance abuse disorders, addressing legal issues as necessary.
• Provide referral services to clients and their families, maintaining awareness of community referral resources.
• Develop therapeutic Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP) based on clients' needs.
• Confer with clients and treatment team to develop post-treatment plans.
• Counsel individuals or families using evidence-based treatment practices.
• Facilitate group treatment services using evidence-based treatment models.
• Coordinate with external providers and maintain chart notes related to external contracts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and modify plans as necessary.
• Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of meetings.
• Provide training to staff and families regarding substance abuse issues.
• Provide crisis intervention and serve as Clinician of the Day as needed.
• Administer and submit urinalyses with minimal errors.
• Provide culturally appropriate resources and support linkage for clients.
• May need to travel between sites or in the community.
• May need to work some evenings.
• Use Feedback-Informed Treatment to obtain and review feedback from clients.Requirements:
  • Current CADC 1 or equivalent national certification; or CADC-R with a formal plan to obtain certification within two years.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities in treatment of substance-related disorders.
  • Understanding of cultural values and norms if working in a culturally focused program.
  • Courses in child development and experience working with youth preferred if applicable.
  • Sensitivity to barriers affecting access and engagement.
  • Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as required.LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to our mission.
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