CADC - Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

ABOUT THE COMPANYWe have changed thousands of lives through our outpatient clinics over the last nine years We are a no-judgment, harm-reduction, down-to-earth organization specializing in addiction treatment and we are growing rapidly in hopes to make an even bigger difference within our community. Come join our awesome crew of change makers!POSITION SUMMARY The CADC Position will be responsible for delivering substance use disorder services in an outpatient setting. The substance use disorder counselor functions as part of a treatment team including medical providers, mental health providers, other addictions counselors, peers/recovery mentors, and various other support staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Work with patients individually and in a group setting Attend and participate in relevant team and staff meetings Conduct multidimensional alcohol and drug assessments to identify patients' needs, risks, strengths, and resources in accordance with ASAM guidelines Create and maintain individualized treatment plans with progress notes and update the plan as necessary Communicate with community partners and referring agencies in a timely manner. Enhance patient/client motivation and coping with substance use issues through evidenced based interventions Serve as primary counselor for individuals on a maintained caseload across various programs (MAT, DUII, IOP, OP etc.) Be available and on time for all scheduled shifts, counseling appointments, and may need to offer support as needed for patients, family and staff as needed Maintain relevant credentials and qualifications Support patients and clients in various stages of change Presence at alternate sites or locations as necessary for training, teambuilding, or to offer support for prearranged coverage MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) or CADC-R Or national equivalency (NCAC I, NCAC II, NCAC III etc.) Always maintain a professional demeanor Ability to demonstrate knowledge and utilization of various counseling theories/modalities Proficient in communication, verbal, written, and nonverbal Respond with a high degree of accuracy Ability to maintain knowledge base of relevant and local recovery resources and services Ability to work both independently and as a functional member of a team Ability to complete work thoroughly, with attention to detail, and to meet deadlines. Ability to understand and operate within the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) Effective facilitation of captivating and therapeutic group therapy BENEFITSCompetitive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance CoverageAvailable HSA & FSALife and AD&D premium paid 100% by company; additional Voluntary Life and AD&D availableAvailable Voluntary Accident and Voluntary Critical Illness Holiday Pay (1.5x base pay for Holidays worked)PTO and Paid Sick Time401k and 401k matching of up to 3% after 3 months**Position is contingent on passing an OHA Background check and successful completion of a urine analysis (UA) after accepting job offer**Recovery Works NW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.Recovery Works NW participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, a federal initiative that provides tax incentives to employers who hire individuals from targeted groups facing barriers to employment. Submission of information for WOTC eligibility is voluntary and will not affect your consideration for employment.

Created: 2026-04-15