Substance Use Disorder Specialist

About South Lane Mental Health:

Located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, South Lane Mental Health is guided by an enduring commitment to provide individualized mental health services with compassion and respect. South Lane Mental Health’s staff of almost 100 provided a variety of therapeutic services to over 2,000 individuals in Cottage Grove and the surrounding community. Our employees have a wide range of backgrounds, educational attainment and skill sets. We strive to create an agency community characterized by empowerment, compassion and innovation.

About the Position:

The Substance Use Disorders Specialist provides assessments, diagnoses, case management and individual and group counseling to clients with a primary diagnosis of a Substance Use Disorder.

Position Duties:

• Provide ASAM 6 Dimension assessments, determine diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with clients of SLMH’s Recovery Program, including adolescents starting at the age of 14.
• Understand and plan intervention strategies for a variety of individuals, utilizing knowledge of a variety of therapeutic models and theories from a harm reduction lens that meets the individual where they’re at.
• Monitor individual progress and make changes to the therapeutic approach and best practice and evidence based interventions based on individual’s response to treatment.
• Work collaboratively with the individual and appropriate others to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the individual, desired treatment outcomes, an agreed upon plan of action, and reassessment.
• Assist with providing an appropriate milieu and supports for successful recovery, including providing assistance with ensuring clients are meeting basic needs such as food and shelter, including coordinating and cooperating with local agencies and organizations necessary to expedite treatment for each individual.
• Understand that many clients have been traumatized and strive to constantly provide services from a respectful, trauma-informed perspective.
• Maintain HIPPA compliancy through strict client confidentiality as required by 42 CFR Part 2.
• Complete all required paperwork, including notes on each session, group and individual client paperwork, as well as assessments within the allotted time frame.
• Meet requirements regarding productivity and dependability.
• Coordinate with co-workers and treatment teams, including participating in complex case reviews as necessary and weekly team meetings.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision, as well as team and staff meetings.
• Engage in continuing education activities and trainings, and continually building therapeutic skills.
• Participate in completeness and quality reviews as required.
• As required, positively represent SLMH in the community and with other service providers, and/or act as a liaison with other organizations or with internal committees/cross-departmental teams.
• Perform all duties in a respectful and responsible manner, both with clients and coworkers, and in a manner that meets all professional ethical standards.

Position Requirements:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, or CADC-R with the ability to become credentialed within six months.
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in social services, behavioral health, or a related subject; or at least 1-3 years of active employment in the field of mental health/substance use disorder services preferred.
• 1-2 years of active employment in the field of substance use treatment preferred.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and assessments, treatment planning and service terminology, and the ability apply these concepts.
• Ability to effectively build therapeutic relationships with clients in treatment.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally in high-stress situations and respond constructively to clients in a crisis.
• Ability to balance clinical, cultural, and ethical values, particularly as relates to client and staff needs.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound computer skills.

Benefits of Working for South Lane Mental Health:

• 100% employer payment of health insurance premiums for the employee, plus 100% employer coverage of in-network copays and deductibles.
• 100% employer payment of dental and vision premiums.
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family/medical leave as needed, plus paid bereavement and civic duty leave.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program, including gym and wellness discounts and resources for legal and financial advice.
• Opportunities for pre-tax contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, and to acquire supplemental insurances (disability, life, etc.)
• Eligibility for state and federal student loan forgiveness/repayment programs.
• Flexible schedules.
• Exceptional culture where employees are supported, trusted and treated as adults.