SUDS Counselor (CADC) - Blackburn (12:30pm - 9:00pm)

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Central City Concern!

Since 1979, the Portland Community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing, or at risk-of, homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Now Hiring: Join Central City Concern's Behavioral Health Team as a SUDS Counselor (CADC)

Location: Central City Concern - Blackburn Center

Schedule: Monday - Friday (12:30pm - 9:00pm)

Compensation:

• SUDS Counselor R (CADC-R): $23.36 - $30.37/hour
• SUDS Counselor I: $25.76 - $33.49
• SUDS Counselor II: $28.40 - $36.92

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIREMENTS)

*In order to be granted formal consideration for the SUDS Counselor I position, please ensure your professional/working experience reflects the minimum requirements below:

• Required: Must have High School Diploma or GED. Advanced degree preferred.
• Requirements for the following SUDS Counselor positions are:
  
  
  
  • Requirements for SUDS Counselor R - - - > CADC- R (at minimum)
  • Requirements for SUDS Counselor I - - - > CADC - I
  • Requirements SUDS Counselor II - - - > CADC - II
  
  
  
  

SUMMARY:

The Blackburn Center is an innovative program that will offer integrated housing, health care, and employment services with the long term goal of eliminating homelessness. We seek to change how these services are delivered to all people, especially vulnerable populations. This position will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at the Blackburn Center to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland Eastside community. The SUD Counselor works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, physical health management, mental health management, DUI, accessing affordable housing, accessing employment and educational opportunities.

The SUDS Counselor R works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management under direct supervision.

The SUDS Counselor I works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management under general supervision. Performs work undergeneral supervision and the incumbent is expected to become able to independently perform the full range of duties.

The SUDS Counselor II works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment, case management, and may provide functional supervision to lower levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
• Participate in direct treatment of clients by:
  
  
  
  1. Individual counseling
  2. Group counseling as needed
  3. Provide case management and care coordination
  
  
  
  
• Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries.
• Participate in all Quality Assurance activities.
• Participate in clinical meetings.
• May facilitate outpatient treatment groups for driving under the influence (DUI).
• Work as a member of the Blackburn Center multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services.
• Actively participate in the integration of services at the Blackburn Center and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Blackburn Center workflows and logistics. Participate in review of Blackburn Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
• Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among Blackburn Center clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COUNSELOR II ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Supervise practicum students when needed.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
• Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
• Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities.
• Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
• Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided.

BENEFITS at CCC

Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package to include base wages, medical, dental, vision and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees' financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match. In the spirit of inclusivity, we celebrate 11 holidays and have a generous paid time off (PTO) plan.

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks (of accrued time) per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

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.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.