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Seafield Center

Addiction Counselor FT

Medford, OR

$22 - $38/hr

Addiction Counselor FT ID: 5630-3 Department: Outpatient Location: Medford Description Full time ... Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses * Employee Assistance Program * Retirement ...

Fora Health

Addictions Counselor

Portland, OR · On-site

$27.48 - $30.36/hr

Job Type Full-time Description POSITION SUMMARY The role of the Addictions Counselor (AC) is to provide professional and evidence-based treatment for people experiencing substance use disorders. The ...

Fora Health Inc

Addictions Counselor

Portland, OR · On-site

$27.48 - $30.36/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The role of the Addictions Counselor (AC) is to provide professional and evidence-based treatment for people experiencing substance use disorders. The AC performs their role in such ...

Fora Health Inc

Addictions Counselor

Portland, OR

$27.48 - $30.36/hr

Description POSITION SUMMARY The role of the Addictions Counselor (AC) is to provide professional and evidence-based treatment for people experiencing substance use disorders. The AC performs their ...

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What is the highest paid addiction counselor?

The highest paid addiction professionals are often those with advanced degrees, extensive experience, and specialized certifications, such as clinical directors or senior counselors in private practices or healthcare organizations. Salaries can reach over $70,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on location and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by addiction professionals when supporting clients in recovery?

Addiction professionals often encounter challenges such as client relapse, resistance to treatment, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Building trust and maintaining client engagement can be difficult, especially when clients face stigma or lack strong support systems. Professionals must also navigate confidentiality requirements while collaborating with families, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care.

What are addiction professionals?

Addiction professionals are trained specialists who help individuals struggling with substance use disorders or behavioral addictions. They provide assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and support for people seeking recovery from addiction. These professionals may include addiction counselors, therapists, social workers, and medical professionals specializing in addiction. Their work often involves collaborating with families, healthcare providers, and support groups to ensure comprehensive care. Addiction professionals play a critical role in helping people achieve and maintain sobriety.

What is an addiction professional?

An addiction professional is a trained specialist who assesses, treats, and supports individuals with substance use or behavioral addictions. They often hold certifications such as Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and work in settings like clinics, hospitals, or treatment centers, utilizing counseling skills and evidence-based practices to help clients recover.

What is the difference between Addiction Professional vs Substance Abuse Counselor?

AspectAddiction ProfessionalSubstance Abuse Counselor
CredentialsVaries by state; may include certifications like CADC, CSAC, or licensureTypically requires certification or licensure such as CADC or CSAC
Work EnvironmentClinics, treatment centers, hospitals, community agenciesRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, community health settings
Industry UsageBroad term encompassing various roles in addiction treatmentSpecific role focusing on counseling clients with substance issues

Both Addiction Professionals and Substance Abuse Counselors work in addiction treatment settings, often with overlapping credentials and environments. The term Addiction Professional is broader, including various roles and certifications, while Substance Abuse Counselor specifically refers to those providing counseling services. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Addiction Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Addiction Professional, you need a solid understanding of substance use disorders, counseling techniques, and relevant psychology or social work degrees, often accompanied by certifications such as CADC or LADC. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), screening tools like the ASI, and relapse prevention models is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and nonjudgmental communication help build trust and rapport with clients. These skills are crucial for effectively supporting recovery, ensuring ethical care, and fostering positive outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction.

Is CADC certification worth it?

For addiction professionals, CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification can enhance job prospects, credibility, and earning potential by demonstrating specialized knowledge and skills in addiction treatment. It is often required or preferred by employers and may be necessary for licensure or advanced roles in the field.

How long does it take to get CADC certification?

The Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification typically requires completing 300 to 350 hours of approved education, gaining at least two years of supervised work experience, and passing a certification exam. The process usually takes several months to over a year, depending on the individual's pace and scheduling of required training and experience.
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Addiction Medicine, Addiction Medicine Physician

Samaritan Health Services

Lebanon, OR

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago

Samaritan Health Services rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Summary

Addiction Medicine physician opening with Samaritan Health in Oregon

Samaritan Health Services, a non-profit integrated health care system, is seeking an Addiction Medicine physician to provide inpatient and outpatient care for our valley communities.

This is a split position that involves staffing an acute care hospital-based addiction med consult service at our valley hospitals, as well as providing care at our outpatient MAT clinic.

Providers will appreciate the welcoming and family-friendly communities of Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, as well as their proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, abundant wine country, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city – all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.

What’s in it for you:

  • Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team of Addiction Medicine, ED, Hospitalist and Psychiatric physicians, receiving support from our peer support professionals, behavioral health consultants, certified drug and alcohol counselors, PCPs and ancillary staff who are all working toward the common goal of improving mental health in our community
  • Engaging Population: Provide a broad range of medical care ( MAT services) to patients with SUDs with a supportive, multidisciplinary team of professionals, dedicated to positive patient recovery and community health
  • Flexible Schedule: Provide consultation services in addiction medicine, as part of the Substance Use Disorder Inpatient Consult Service (SUDICS), at 3 of the Samaritan hospitals in the Valley ( M-F 8-5) as well as treat patients in the outpatient setting at the BHRC ( MAT clinic)  in Lebanon
  • Phenomenal Comp & Benefits: Competitive compensation, starting and relocation bonus, CME, retirement, med mal/tail and full benefits
  • Mentorship program to connect you with a local Samaritan to better settle into new community

Job Requirements

  • Eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Board certified or board eligible.

We offer an attractive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME allowance, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefits package.

Location details

Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Samaritan Recruiter George Wood at georgew@samhealth.org.

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