Youth Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)

Location:

Portland, OR Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Urban Salary Range: $24 to $32 / Per Year Open Period: 10/23/2026 until filled Summary: The primary duties of the Youth Residential Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor include working closely with clients to complete intake assessments, and to provide guidance for appropriate treatment plans. Must be an advocate for excellent client care. Must have strong client engagement skills, be highly collaborative with the treatment team, and compassionate towards individuals with substance use disorders. Duties: - Provide screening, evaluation, referrals, and complete assessments for all potential clients as assigned. - Develop, implement and document individualized comprehensive treatment plan per State/Federal requirements for all clients assigned to caseload. - Provide a minimum of weekly one to one counseling sessions for each assigned client. - Refer assigned clients to family counseling sessions when appropriate. - Provide direct supervision and therapeutic engagement within the milieu, utilizing teachable moments to reinforce prosocial behavior, emotional regulation, and adherence to program expectations. - Prepare and facilitate group sessions as assigned, as well as submit timely documentation. - Complete discharge and aftercare plan on all clients assigned to caseload prior to discharge from outpatient treatment and send discharge summaries to referring agency within three working days after client''s discharge. - Supervise attendance of weekly scheduled self-help groups and/or all activities specific to treatment plan for each client through documentation and review of attendance Qualifications: - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required. - Must possess a CADC-I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) through MHACBO and be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding Oregon Administrative Rules, 42 CFR Pt. 2, HIPPA. - At least one-year paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor. - Candidates must demonstrate therapeutic empathy for substance use disordered individuals and an understanding of the disease concept of alcohol/drug addiction. - Possess a working knowledge of the DSM 5 and ASAM Patient Placement of care criteria and demonstrate knowledge of the concept of self-help and community involved treatment and other support programs. - Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members. - Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times. - Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus. - Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. - Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks. - Reliable transportation, current driver''s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/EA72704778F72D2D4728EEA7608BC7B0/jobs/467567?jpt= Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov