Job description

$5,000 HIRING BONUS!

COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS GROWING AND WE NEED COUNSELORS!

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 11 total paid holidays per year, including 2 paid floating holidays available upon hire, 24 days of PTO days in the first year and only increases from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More!

Starting Pay Range -
SUDPT Credentialed - $19.72 - $21.68
SUDP Credentialed - $21.38 – $23.49

PER THE STATE OF WASHINGTON MANDATE - ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE EITHER COVID-19 VACCINATED / HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.

IF EXTENDED AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY, CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF TO BE COMPLIANT (COVID VACCINE CARD/MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS.

We are seeking a SUD Substance Usage Disorder Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will have a SUDPT or SUDP Certification from the State of Washington and an Associates of Arts degree or higher specializing in Chemical Dependency Studies or currently working towards degree.

Summary:

To focus on pregnant and parenting women in South West Washington. This position will be community based, coordinating with medical providers, and collaborate on team-oriented recovery strategies.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Address the unique needs of those identifying as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ who seek substance use services in collaboration with community partners.
• Provide comprehensive addiction care integrated with primary care to all ages with a focus on pregnant women, newborns, and adolescents, especially those with low income.
• Provide education to clinicians and caregivers who serve this population with a focus on creating a community workforce with training to meet the complex needs of those suffering from SUD.
• Provides direct treatment, develops and implements a multidisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and others, at the patient’s request.
• Provides clinical interventions and/or referrals to other providers, to assist patient in meeting treatment and level of care needs. Clinical interventions may include individual, family or group modalities, counseling, case management, system coordination, and patient advocacy, referral, and crisis management.
• Follows all federal and agency regulations for confidentiality, including 42 CFR, Part 2 and HIPAA.
• Utilizes community and natural supports to supplement services, with the intent to help the patient become integrated into their community, and to complete treatment services when clinically indicated.
• Respectfully collaborates with co-workers and personnel from other agencies.
• Completes all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures.
• Provides wrap around services with community partners when an ROI is in place
• Contributes to the overall professional development and functioning of the agency as a training institution. Attends staff meetings, in-services, educational programs and personal development.
• May be required to work in various locations with in Clark County to include schools, jails, shelters, and the main clinic including North Star and Center for dual Diagnosis and recovery.
• Frequent fast paced and challenging situations. Potential for occasional exposure to conflict and/or aggressive behavior.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

· Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependencies preferred

· SUDPT or SUDP license

• Maintain valid driver’s license and appropriate automobile liability insurance.
• Experience or interest in working with parenting/pregnant women with substance use related issues.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.72 - $23.49 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• SUDP / SUDPT (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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