Position Close Date: 6/1/23

***Applicants must upload a resume to their application in order to be considered for this opportunity.***

Position Summary: The Counselor II provides compassionate and trauma-informed mental health and addiction counseling services. This position will primarily serve clients who have been referred through the Federal Probation/Parole Program.

Compensation: $21.79 - $29.04/hour (Depends on Experience and/or Certifications). This is a full-time position with excellent benefits! Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) with automatic 5.5% contribution after 18-months regardless of employee participation, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts. A generous paid time off plan includes 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year, in addition to 10 paid holidays and 3 paid personal holidays per year.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Significant experience in most or all of the following areas: psychology, social work, addictions treatment or related field is required.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I) certification required at time of hire or;
• Qualified Mental Health Associate certification with MHACBO, or meets QMHA minimum qualifications per the Oregon Administrative Rules; or
• A bachelor’s degree and;
• An existing registration with MHACBO as a CADC I candidate or the ability to register with MHACBO as a CADC I candidate within 30 days of hire, and;
• The ability to obtain CADC I certification within 24 months of registering with MHACBO as a CADC I candidate.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred, but not required.

Competencies:

• Mission focused and passionate, with an emphasis on serving high-risk populations in evidence-based practices.
• Commitment to and actions consistent with the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to write accurate, concise reports while meeting tight deadlines.
• Well-developed clinical documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management.
• High level of cultural competence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Outlook, and electronic medical records.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn Feedback Informed Treatment

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable form of transportation.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health and safety of VOA Oregon clients and employees and to be compliant with local, state, and federal mandates, VOA Oregon requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment. Candidates who receive an offer of employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request and have their request approved prior to their start date.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally informed individual and group counseling services congruent with evidence based treatment models.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments, substance abuse diagnoses and make client placement decisions using standardized instruments, ASAM, and DSM criteria.
• Identify client mental health concerns for referral and further assessment. If the employee is a Qualified Mental Health Professional, the expectation is that they will conduct mental health assessments and make diagnoses using DSM-V TR criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for individuals in consultation with the client, the client’s family (when appropriate), and representatives of community partners.
• Complete and maintain, in electronic medical records, accurate and timely treatment documentation including progress notes; treatment plans; court reports; assessments and summaries; and termination summaries.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in individual and group supervision and other meetings as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Work in a friendly, collaborative manner with community partners, including frequent communication regarding each client’s progress with Parole and Probation Officer and Recovery Mentor.

Supervisory Responsibility: Position is not responsible for supervision of other employees.

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a clinical treatment center.

Schedule: This is a full-time position; 40 hours per week; schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.