CADC - Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Company: Recovery Works NW
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $25-$35 DOE and Licensure ABOUT THE COMPANY We 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 CADCPosition willbe responsible fordelivering substance use disorderservices in an outpatientsetting.The substanceusedisorder counselor functions aspart of a treatment team including medical providers, mental healthproviders, other addictions counselors,peers/recoverymentors, and variousothersupport staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Work with patients individuallyandin a group setting Attend andparticipateinrelevantteamand staff meetings Conduct multidimensionalalcohol and drug assessmentstoidentifypatientsneeds,risks,strengths,and resourcesin accordance withASAM guidelines Create andmaintainindividualized treatment plans with progress notesand updatetheplanas necessary Communicatewith community partnersandreferringagenciesin a timelymanner. Enhancepatient/clientmotivation and copingwith substance use issuesthrough evidenced based interventions Serve asprimarycounselorfor individuals onamaintainedcaseloadacrossvarious programs(MAT, DUII,IOP,OPetc.) Beavailable andon time for all scheduled shifts, counseling appointments, and may need tooffer support as needed for patients,familyand staff as needed Maintain relevant credentialsand qualifications Support patients and clientsin various stages of change Presence at alternatesitesor locationsas necessary for training, teambuilding, or to offer support for prearranged coverage MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Certified Alcohol & Drug CounselorCertification(CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) or CADC-ROrnational equivalency (NCAC I, NCAC II, NCAC III etc.) Alwaysmaintaina professional demeanor Ability todemonstrateknowledge andutilizationof various counseling theories/modalities Proficient in communication, verbal, written, and nonverbal Respondwitha high degree ofaccuracy Ability tomaintainknowledgebaseofrelevantand localrecovery resourcesand services Ability to work both independently and as a functional member of a team Ability to complete work thoroughly, withattentionto detail, andto meetdeadlines. Ability to understand andoperatewithin the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) Effective facilitation of captivating and therapeutic group therapy BENEFITS Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage Available HSA & FSA Life and AD&D premium paid 100% by company; additional Voluntary Life and AD&D available Available Voluntary Accident and Voluntary Critical Illness Holiday Pay (1.5x base pay for Holidays worked) PTO and Paid Sick Time 401k 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 theWork 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 isvoluntaryandwill not affect your consideration for employment.

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