Direct First Responder Counselor Jobs in Eugene, OR

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic career filled with opportunity? Emergence is the place where you will make a difference. Our organization, through collaboration, integrity, and inclusion, strives to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance use, mental health, disordered gambling, and interpersonal violence (IPV). We are looking for our next Bilingual (Spanish) IPV/SUD Counselor who can absorb and honor our journey thus far while providing robust enhancements for the future. If you have curiosity, drive, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to help others, we encourage you to apply. Emergence will provide you with ongoing training opportunities, amazing benefits, generous paid time off, space and time for professional development, and a supportive team to partner with. We hold opportunity, collaboration, and inclusion as inherent characteristics of our core values.

Emergence is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bilingual (Spanish) IPV/SUD Counselor to help people who have committed acts of interpersonal violence understand and change their behavior. This position offers cross training as a SUD counselor, including helping you obtain a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). EMERGENCE is willing to train the right person.

Summary/objective

Interpersonal Violence Counselor (IPV) provides support and guidance to individuals experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner violence. As a SUD counselor you will deliver treatment and services to individuals living with substance use disorder.

Hiring Bonus: $3,500. $1,500 paid on your first regular paycheck, $2,000 after 6 months.

IPV/SUD Counselor Position Highlights:

Hourly 

Paid holidays

Paid training and continuing education

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Interpersonal Violence/Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities:
An interpersonal violence (IPV) counselor helps address the root causes of their abusive behavior and promotes safety for survivors of interpersonal violence.

Independently supports daily management of treatment activities

Collaborates with the supervisory staff and Program Director, other senior staff members, and other counselors in building and maintains an engaging treatment environment that motivates clients to focus on problematic behaviors and teaches clients more productive coping strategies

Assesses the psychosocial functioning of assigned clients and develops individualized treatment plans

Apprises team members of specific treatment plans and intervention strategies so that therapeutic consistency can be maintained

Leads treatment groups according to agency treatment guidelines

Develops discharge/aftercare plans and makes appropriate referrals for follow-up care

Documents relevant clinical information including treatment plans, treatment reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries

Provides crisis intervention services, information, and referrals to clients and their family

Provides motivational counseling to clients to encourage participation in family support programs

Teaches specialized treatment concepts to client groups according to the agency treatment schedule

Provides complete and accurate written and oral formats regarding the course of treatment to families, referral sources, and legal representatives.

Requirements

IPV/SUD Counselor Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Fluent in Spanish and English: reading, writing and speaking

CADC-I or CADC-R OR willingness to become certified within two years from date of hire

Desire to help people suffering addiction achieve long-term recovery

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

IPV/SUD Counselor Preferred Qualifications:

CADC -I, CADC-II

Associate's degree in chemical dependency, Social Service or related field

Previous experience working with substance use disorder

Previous experience working with justice involved clients

IPV/SUD Counselor Salary Range:

$50,500 to $57,500 depending on education and experience 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Complete applications include a cover letter with 3 references and a resume.

For questions: hr@4emergence.com

Veterans and individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder and/or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply,