| Location | McMinnville, OR |
| Salary | $5,182.45–$6,721.39 |
Transitional Treatment Specialist
Salary
$5,182.45 - $6,721.39 Monthly
Location
McMinnville, OR
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
BH26-099
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
Health & Human Services (All Divisions)
Opening Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
10/12/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4
Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a valid CADC to provide on-site treatment and recovery support in six transitional housing and day treatment settings for adult men and women with children. The candidate will primarily be assigned to the Dads residential home and will be responsible for monitoring compliance, including abstinence testing through monitored urine screening. The adult residents will have a history of substance abuse and/or mental health disorders and are in the process of retaining or regaining custody of their children. Duties will include providing assistance/input in case treatment planning for clients in short-term housing, case management, and skills training services to assist residents in linking and accessing services and obtaining and maintaining entitlements. The role of this position is to promote hope, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy while providing education and case management services to assist adults in the development of healthy lifestyles and strengthening their parenting skills.
The Benefits:
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
Additional benefits for HHS employees:
The Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
At least one year of experience in a setting relevant to the duties and skills.
Appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.
Must have a current CADC certificate, or the ability to obtain one within one year of starting.
Must have an NPI number or the ability to obtain one upon employment.
Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate must have experience in Evidence-Based Practices, substance abuse treatment, criminality , and trauma-informed care, and a working knowledge of community behavioral health in addition to the ability to: engage with and understand the behavior of people under stress; develop collaborative relationships with clients, their families, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, public and private administrators, Certified Recovery Mentors, and the community in general; interpret community mental health and chemical dependence services; and prepare concise, complete clinical documentation, and other data recording. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and listening skills, computer proficiency, and will be dependable, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. Must have excellent personal boundaries, organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to strict timelines.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and
Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all of the following.
Veteran's Hiring Preference (Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF))
Form must be completed and submitted with application. (Download PDF reader)
Supporting Documentation (Refer to Veterans Preference form for list)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Status of your application
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Please refer to the Classification Specification for the knowledge, skills & abilities required for this position.
Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
Please refer to the Classification Specification for the minimum experience and training/other requirements for this position.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Please refer to the Classification Specification for the work environment/physical demands for this position.
Health Coverage - Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is available for the entire family. For the 2025-2026 plan year, the County will pay 97% of the monthly premium and employees will pay 3% ($89.02 per month) for the PPO Base Plan. With this plan, employees are eligible for a $125 a month contribution into an HRA VEBA account. Buy-up plans are also available. The employee premium for the HMO plan is $0.00, with the HMO plan employees are not eligible for the HRA Veba Account.
Retirement - PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) contribution is 100% employer funded, which includes both contribution to PERS pension and IAP accounts (IAP contribution is 6% of salary).
Short-Term Disability - 100% County paid.
Life insurance - $10,000 for employee/$2,000 for spouse and children - 100% County Paid.
Vacation/Sick Leave - Flexible Earned Time (FET) is a combination of vacation and sick leave. To start, employees earn 13 hours per month, and future accruals increase based on years of service. After a year of service and depending on FET balance, employees may sell-back up to 40 hours of FET per year.
Employer Yamhill County
Address 400 NE Baker St
McMinnville, Oregon, 97128
Phone 503.474.4901