SUDs Counselor

**Bring Your Expertise and Compassion as a SUDs Counselor to CCC** Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges? At **Old Town Recovery Center**, we don’t just treat addiction; we walk alongside individuals on their path to healing, stability, and long-term wellness. As a **SUDs Counselor**, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, mission-driven team committed to providing integrated, person-centered care for some of Portland’s most vulnerable community members. **What You’ll Do** As a member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will provide direct substance use treatment and case management services. You’ll conduct assessments, facilitate individual and group counseling, and support clients in navigating mental health care, physical health needs, employment, education, and housing. This role is rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based care and community connection. **Who We’re Looking For** - Credentialed professionals with a **CADC I, II, or III** with 2 years of delivering SUD services - Individuals with lived experience and/or certifications such as **PSS or CRM** (strongly preferred) - **Bilingual Spanish-speaking counselors** are highly encouraged to apply - Skilled in group facilitation, case management, and working with co-occurring disorders - Committed to cultural responsiveness, equity, and client-centered recovery If you're passionate about recovery, equity, and supporting people as they build healthier futures, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to Old Town Recovery Center. **Your work here will matter, every single day.** **Location**: Old Town Recovery Center (33 NW Broadway Portland, OR 97209) **Schedule:** Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Saturday/Sunday off) **Compensation:** **CADC-1:** $27.62 - $36.65 **CADC-2 or 3:** $30.45 - $40.39 *Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity. External candidates: Offer max for CADC-1: $32.05 / CADC-2 or 3 $35.33 per our Union contract.* ***AFSCME Union****This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here http://www.afscme.org* **Minimum Qualifications:** - **Must have one of the following:** - **CADC-1** - **CADC-2** - **CADC-3** - **2 years of delivering SUDs treatment HIGHLY preferred** - **PSS, PWS, or CRM HIGHLY preferred.** - **Must have High School Diploma or GED** - Bilingual Spanish SUDS Counselors preferred (must demonstrate proficiency in secondary language.) - Experience with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders preferred. - Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation. - Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care. - Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods. - Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed. - Must be able to work a range of hours. - Position would accept a CADC-R should a strong candidate be identified. - Current CPR certification required prior to start. - Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol. - Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit. - Physical ability…