STARS Counselor-Certified

JOB SUMMARY
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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
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EDUCATION
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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
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SKILLS
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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
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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
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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)