Cascadia Health·Portland, Oregon
The counselor provides addiction services within an interdisciplinary team, including conducting assessments and developing tailored service plans. They facilitate individual and group therapy while ensuring compliance with health regulations and trauma-informed care standards.
Addiction & Recovery Counselor II (Woodland Park)
This position is located at our Woodland Park Health Center located in NE Portland, OR.
The schedule for this position is
Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Position: Addiction and Recovery Counselor II
Program: Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
The Addiction and Recovery Counselor works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment, providing addiction services to assigned clients; including developing or assisting in the development of service plans tailored to each client’s needs, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Addiction and Recovery Counselor understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. The incumbent will collaborate with internal and external resources to assure the best possible treatment for clients. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting clients in achieving individual goals.
An Associate’s degree or certificate in Addictions programming or related field.
Must be at least a CADC applicant and eligible for a CADC I and obtain CADC within two years of applicant status.
It is preferred that the clinician have a CADCI or CADCII.
• Knowledge and experience in working with clients involved with the Child Welfare System, gender specific populations, and clients coming from the criminal justice system preferred.
Work is generally performed in a health center setting in an office environment.
Operating hours are generally between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with 8-hour shifts.
Mental: Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. 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: There are periods of time spent stationary at a desk for documentation, emails, virtual meetings and making phone calls. There is movement around the work space, between desks and treatment rooms. Use of keyboard is constant for entering data into the EHR and documentation and reports. Communication and the ability to convey information for therapeutic purposes is extensive. Must be regularly able to observe and recognize client behavior that is not always verbalized, recognize client ques. On occasion there may be use of stairs, stooping, transporting of paper or supplies. On occasion may need to run or move quickly to avoid crisis situations
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at (503) 963-7654 or peopleandculture@cascadiahealth.org [peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org]
This position is represented by a labor union.
Starting Rate Range in USD ($)
$24.72 - $25.84
Requires an Associate's degree or certificate in Addictions or a related field and eligibility for CADC certification. Preferred candidates possess CADC I or II certifications and experience with child welfare or criminal justice populations.
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.