SUDS Counselor - Represented (River Haven)

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 I

***SENIORITY BIDDING CLOSES: Friday, October 18th, 2024

Location: Central City Concern - River Haven (5019 NE 102nd Ave., Portland 97220)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Compensation Range(s):

• 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)

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

1. Required: High School Diploma or GED
2. Required: The following CADC certifications are a prerequisite for employment...




1. SUDS Counselor R requires a CADC R certification
2. SUDS Counselor I requires CADC I
3. SUDS Counselor II requires CADC II




3. Required: Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
4. Required: Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
5. Required: Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care.
6. Required: Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree

SUMMARY:

River Haven 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 River Haven to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland Eastside community.

The SUDS 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, accessing affordable housing, accessing employment and educational opportunities. This position has access to mental health billing and service records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
2. Participate in direct treatment of clients by:

1. Attending clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients;
2. Providing group counseling to clients as needed.
3. Provide case management to clients on an as-needed basis

1. Conduct treatment groups and provide individual counseling as needed.
2. 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.
3. Participate in all Quality Assurance activities.
4. Participate in clinical meetings.
5. Work as a member of River Haven multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services.
6. Actively participate in the integration of services at River Haven and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
7. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within River Haven workflows and logistics. Participate in review of River Haven Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
8. Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among River Haven clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested.
9. Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
10. Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours.
11. 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.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR SUDS COUNSELOR II

1. Supervise practicum students when needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
2. Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
3. Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
4. Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities.
5. Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
6. Ability to learn new skills.
7. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
8. Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
9. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
10. Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.
11. Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
12. 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!

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 particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.