STARS Counselor-Certified

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE P rovides direct services to clients in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health programs in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidence-based practices. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION S amaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment. EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS H igh school diploma or equivalent required. Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level I ( CADC I ) or National Certification Addiction Counselor I ( NCAC I ) required. CADC II , NCAC II , or higher certification preferred. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire. Experience and/or training in computer applications required. If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS V ehicles application process required. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES A daptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse client populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to clients. Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations. Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others. Communication and teamwork – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences. Knowledge of substance use treatment/counseling with the skills to perform trauma-informed care and gender-responsive treatments. Understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules, ASAM , and DSM -5-TR. PHYSICAL DEMANDS R arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) WALK – INCLINE CLIMB – LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 – 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT S tatic (hold >30 sec) CRAWL (hands & knees) ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE / MACHINERY KNEEL (on knees) CLIMB - STAIRS CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT R epetitive ROTATE TRUNK S itting ROTATE TRUNK S tanding REACH - Upward PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT WALK – LEVEL SURFACE CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY H ands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F ingers STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward GRASP H and/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)