Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Spanish Fluent

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Spanish Fluent (CADC, Spanish-Speaker)

Location: Portland, Oregon (Relocation Assistance Available)Schedule: Full-Time | Day ShiftEmployer: Behavioral Health & Recovery OrganizationRecruiting Partner: Empowered Partnerships LLC

Compensation & Relocation

Salary Range (based on certification level):

• CADC-R: ~$45K - $65K/year

• CADC-I: ~$50K – $70K/year

• CADC-II or III: ~$58K – $77K/year

• Comprehensive benefits package offered through employer

• Up to $10K Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

This role offers a unique opportunity to relocate to beautiful Oregon — a state known for its lush forests, mountains, coastline, and deeply rooted wellness culture. Enjoy exceptional quality of life, outdoor adventure, and work within a progressive behavioral-health community.

Empowered Partnerships LLC is partnering with a respected residential behavioral health organization in Portland to hire a Spanish-fluent CADC professional. This role serves adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs in a structured, trauma-informed treatment program.

This is a direct-hire role — employment will be through our client, not Empowered Partnerships LLC.

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Provide individual and group counseling in Spanish and English

• Facilitate trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic groups

• Model recovery-oriented care and support crisis stabilization needs

• Document all services accurately and timely

• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and peer-support teams

• Uphold all confidentiality and compliance standards (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2)

• CADC-R, CADC-I, CADC-II, or CADC-III required

• Fluent in Spanish and English required

• 2+ years of behavioral-health or addiction counseling experience preferred

• High school diploma/GED required; degree in behavioral health preferred

• CPR/First Aid, background check, TB test & drug screening required

• Residential or structured treatment setting

• Co-occurring disorder and trauma-responsive care experience

• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and culturally competent care

• Relocation support available

• Stable, mission-driven employer with strong development culture

• Live and work in one of the most scenic regions of the country

• Direct-hire role offering long-term career growth and training

How to Apply

Submit your resume to Empowered Partnerships LLC to be considered.Qualified candidates will be contacted and introduced directly to the employer.