Options for Southern Oregon·Grants Pass, Oregon
Provide substance use disorder screening, assessments, and evidence-based treatment to adults and children. Manage a client caseload, facilitate recovery groups, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
Full-time 40 hours per week, schedule may require Saturdays.
The Drug and Alcohol Counselor provides substance use disorder (SUD) screening, assessments, and treatment to adults and/or children at our Choices outpatient center. Utilizes Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) in delivery of client services. Options provides on the job training and supervision for FIT.
This position may be working with youth at a school based health center part time.
Provides client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services.
Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services.
Conducts assessment interviews using evidence-based tools and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals.
Manages an appropriately sized caseload of clients. Implement treatment planning goals, utilizing program-specific evidence-based practices.
Works collaboratively with the treatment team to meet client goals.
Provides timely, accurate documentation using appropriate psychosocial terminology that meets or exceeds billing criteria.
Adheres to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) and standards of care. Completes program-specific charting, including the entry of outcome data and data-tracking.
Develops and facilitates client groups.
Participates in the management of behavioral emergencies.
Facilitates access to other needed resources and health care services.
Attends all mandatory meetings, participates in individual and group supervision.
Maintains positive working relationships.
Works as an active and cooperative member of the treatment team.
Professionally represents the agency at all times.
Facilitates connections to self-help recovery programs and activities.
Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services, travels between sites and is required to drive.
Experience with individuals who have substance abuse/addiction. Must have interest and ability to register as a CADC-R.
Preferred: CADC I or II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.
Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.
Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.
Possess understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Candidates must have experience with addiction and the ability to register as a CADC-R, with CADC I or II preferred. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks are required.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.
