Regional ACT Dual Diagnosis Counselor

Are you in pursuit of an inspiring career that encourages your community members to thrive?

Then Community Counseling Solution (CCS) is the place for you!

CCS offers award winning behavioral health, A&D, and DD Services throughout Eastern Oregon. We are currently looking for a professional interested in being the Regional Assertive Community Treatment Dual Diagnosis Counselor.

Located near the stunning Columbia River and in Blue Mountains, Umatilla & Morrow Counties are a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast.

JOB TITLE: Regional ACT Dual Diagnosis Counselor

LOCATION: Umatilla and Morrow Counties

FLSA: 1.0 FTE Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: ACT Clinical Supervisor

PAY GRADE: B9 ($26.44-$38.61 hourly)

DESCRIPTION

Provides culturally competent and appropriate alcohol and drug outpatient treatment and other behavioral health counseling to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) who are also in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s), OCEACT fidelity requirements, and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the alcohol and drug treatment needs of the community.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

This position is supervised by an Addictions Clinical Supervisor and/or the ACT Clinical Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment assessments upon program admission and at least annually thereafter. Develop client centered service plans in conjunction with the QMHP. Provide individual and group counseling, including EIMR (dual-diagnosis) groups. Monitor progress with SUD goals and objectives and conduct thorough discharge summaries and relapse prevention plans.

Participate in the ACT On Call Crisis rotation and provide support to clients as needed. Be familiar with all ACT clients so that trust is established and clients feel comfortable whether they have a SUD diagnosis or not.

Where appropriate, provide Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) activities. Provide all other associated services to ensure the highest quality of treatment.

Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.

Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.

Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, review, evaluate and help revise existing programs as necessary.

Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of alcohol and drug counseling and behavioral health counseling with other community agencies including but not limited to schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals, tribal entities, and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.

Provide alcohol and drug and behavioral health education and information to various interest groups.

Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound, and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained.

Attend training, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.

Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.

Transport clients as required.

Administer forms for drug testing, provide accurate information on the drug testing results to clients, in some cases observe the drug test, and record all pertinent information.

Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Level I

Qualified Mental Health Associate Certification Level I

Those recovering from a substance use disorder must be able to document continuous abstinence under independent living conditions or recovery housing for the immediate past two years.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must possess, or can acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.

Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and can work independently and complete all responsibilities in a thorough and timely fashion.

Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.

Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.

Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the Motivational Interviewing, the recovery model, stages of change, and harm reduction.

Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.

Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.

Must be computer literate and be able to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.

The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS .537 and in accordance with OAR through .

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and training.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,00 or more liability coverage for property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials and talking on phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds. Incumbents will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.

The employee needs to be able participate in vehicle travel between partner offices, individual homes, in the community, and to attend required meetings and/or training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in the community, but also in an office environment. At times, work may be conducted from home via phone and video services. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/or training.

However, the employee also will be required to work in the community and homes of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.

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