Deflection CADC

Job Details: Job Location: Bond Street

• Astoria, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $27.89 - $36.38Hourly, Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has moved most positions to a 4 day 9 hour work week with paid 30 minute lunches to promote a better work life balance. Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) has an immediate opening for a full time Deflection Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). This position provides confidential substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, education, and support to individuals seeking to make healthy lifestyle choices. The position primarily serves Deflection Program participants and clients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in collaboration with prescribing providers. Clients may include adults and youth referred through self-referral, courts, the Deflection Program, Specialty Courts, the Department of Human Services/Child Welfare, Probation, law enforcement agencies, and Alcohol and Drug Evaluation and Screening Specialists (ADES) for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII).Program coordination responsibilities include developing and maintaining community partnerships, expanding program capacity, and supporting program development under the direction of the Program Manager and Assistant Manager. Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities Provide individual and group counseling services that promote recovery, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices. Comply with all mandatory abuse reporting requirements under Oregon law and agency policy. Coordinate care with medical professionals to support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including implementation of harm reduction best practices and development of the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) Assist clients in accessing housing, detoxification services, higher levels of care, and other community resources. Develop treatment plans and provide services using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other appropriate modalities. Monitor client attendance and urinalysis (UA) results to ensure compliance with treatment requirements. Respond to Deflection Program referrals from law enforcement by providing in-person co-response services, conducting program intakes, providing program information, and scheduling appointments for individuals receiving Deflection citations. Work closely with the Deflection Supervisor and CCSO Deflection Program Coordinator to support identified Deflection Program participants. Coordinate MAT services and connect clients with qualified providers. Conduct substance use disorder screenings and assessments using ASAM criteria and principles. Develop individualized service plans based on assessment findings and monitor progress throughout treatment. Prepare and submit reports to referral sources as required. Communicate with referral sources regarding compliance concerns when appropriate. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Secondary Duties Outreach to clients and community partners. Communicate client needs with CBH team and community partners as appropriate. Refer clients to appropriate and medically necessary levels of care. Attend team meetings and trainings as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Required Experience/Education 1-2 years’ prior experience in the field of substance abuse disorders and case management experience working with adults in the mental health arena, developmental disabilities or drug and alcohol issues. Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), CADC I, II, or III though MHACBO Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5, MI, Stages of Change and Quality Assurance Standards, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and the State of Oregon Administrative Rules applicable to this position. Experience with electronic health recordkeeping and protocols for assessing health information. Clinical knowledge and skills. Experience working with community agencies such as Probation, Department of Human Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Schools to collaborate on client services. Knowledge of Trauma-Informed therapy. Knowledge of human behavior of individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and addiction issues. Skilled at working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and completing required documentation. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Full professional fluency in English. Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask from anywhere in the service region. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2) and importance of maintaining confidentiality. Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance standards at the time of hire. Preferred: Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and de-escalate potential aggression from clients. Skilled at leading and facilitating group therapy. Prior experience working with the therapeutic process and modalities, dependency courts and Department of Human Services. Flexibility to travel throughout the community and work at off-site locations including homes, schools, partner agencies, the jail, and local hospitals. Fluent in Spanish is highly desirable. QMHA certification The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. CBH offers an exceptional BENEFIT package. For full time employees, benefits include: Medical (minimal premium cost to employee), Dental (Employer Paid), Vision (employer paid), 403(b) Retirement (fully vested 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment), Life Insurance (Employer Paid), Short-term Disability (Employer Paid), and Employee Assistance Program. Dependents covered on medical, dental and vision at cost to employee. 12 paid holidays and 6.77 hours of PTO accrued for years 1-3, increases after year

1. PTO accumulation starts at hire and is available for use as accumulated. Employees are eligible for elective training reimbursement of ($1000/yr for unlicensed clinicians and $1500/yr for licensed clinicians) CBH also offers sabbatical of 176 hours after 10 years of service and annual elective training fund that includes 40 paid hours for training. Supervision towards licensure available. Salary DOE Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. CBH is an equal opportunity employer. CBH uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. :