Cascadia Health·Portland, Oregon
Provide substance use disorder services including assessments, treatment planning, and individual and group therapy for adults in custody. Focus on reducing recidivism and promoting long-term recovery through evidence-based interventions and community reintegration support.
Addiction & Recovery Counselor I or II (Turning Point SUD Treatment) Job Overview Location/Schedule: This position is located at The Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is either Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
Position
Description: The Addiction and Recovery Counselor provides substance use disorder (SUD) services to assigned clients, including assessment, development of treatment plans, and individual therapy, that are tailored to each client's needs. The Turning Point programs uses evidence-based interventions to address to address criminogenic risk factors and substance use with the goal to promote long term recovery and reduce recidivism. It offers adults in Custody who are referred to the program by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), intensive group and individual counseling to help them recover from their addictions and related issues. Turning Point puts a strong emphasis on community reintegration, with focus on referral for housing, employment services and continuing care upon release. Essential Duties This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description. Facilitate both treatment groups and individual counseling using evidence based practices i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivation Interviewing Provide case management; collaborate with treatment team members and DOC counselors to support treatment plan Provide milieu support by monitoring problematic behavior; deescalate as necessary Provide treatment planning; identify risk factors associated for relapse and recidivism Complete Substance Abuse and ASAM LOC behavioral health assessments Adhere to compliance, required laws and complete annual required trainings I.e. Mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings. Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policy and procedures and local, state and federal regulations through use of Electronic Health Record System (EHR) Perform other duties as assigned.
Addiction and Recovery Counselor I: Must be a CADC- Registrant Addiction and Recovery Counselor II: Must be a CADC I or II It is preferred that the clinician already have a CADC certification. Certification, Associates degree, or specific education focused on substance abuse treatment is preferred Six months to a year of experience providing SUD treatment or practicum experience is required Familiar with de-escalation techniques Knowledge of culturally specific services Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Understanding of Recovery Model and Motivational Interviewing Knowledge of evidence based practices and strength based philosophies Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (I.e. word, Power Point, Excel) Operate computer programs and systems at a level needed to perform the essential duties Able to commute to other Cascadia sites and locations as needed. Working Conditions Environmental: Work is performed in a minimum-security, male prison. Operating Hours: This position generally works 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, four days a week (4-ten’s).
Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Regularly remaining aware and alert is critical to detect and address escalated, potentially volatile situations. Universal precautions should be taken due to exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants.
Physical
Demands: Being stationary is constant in this role for completing documentation and facilitating groups and individual counseling with clients. Requires constant verbal communication with staff and clients, ability to hear the institutional radio and client interactions. Must constantly be aware in this environment and be able to judge what is going on around you. Requires regular ability to move about the workspace, from office to group rooms or client day rooms. Regularly ability provide documentation an EHR system and create emails. On occasion may stoop for emergency drills. On occasion, may need to run in an emergency situation. Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.
We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including: Generous Paid Time Off Package - Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year! Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) VSP Vision Discount Plan 403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Length of Service Award Voluntary Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Student loan forgiveness options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bike to Work Reimbursement Discounted Fitness Memberships Trauma Support Team
Starting Rate Range in USD ($) $24.72 - $25.84
Requires a CADC certification (Registrant for Level I, CADC I or II for Level II) and six months to one year of SUD treatment or practicum experience. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or specific education in substance abuse treatment.
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.