COUNSELOR I

COUNSELOR I - (Job Number: 127547)

-- COUNSELOR I - (Job Number: 127547) Description To provide high quality patient care within an adult residential treatment milieu for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Essential Functions: * Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for patients. * Able to demonstrate an attitude of acceptance of diversity with staff and patients. * Able to relate sensitively and openly with patients. * Facilitates and assists with assigned patient activities (e.g., collection of urine drug screens, patient orientation, admissions, transfers, discharge, meals, laundry, nursing care, mail distribution, meetings on the unit, etc.). * Greets and monitors patient visitors to the unit. * Assists and provides support for patients being admitted and/or discharging from residential unit. Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * AA degree and 2 years of experience in mental health and/or addictions treatment setting OR 1 year of experience within residential treatment facility treating adults and families. * CPR training within 1 month of hire. * Valid driver's license. * NPI * Working knowledge of chemical dependency treatment for adults and families. * Working understanding of the addiction and recovery process. * Working knowledge of best practices in the addictions treatment field. * Knowledge of the community-based support groups. * Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for abuse reporting. * Aware of culture and the influences on the counseling process. * Working knowledge of universal precautions of body fluids. * Awareness of the accepted practice protocols, ethical guidelines, and behaviors for addiction and mental health counselors. * Demonstrates customer-focused service skills. * Excellent communication and problem solving skills. * Able to facilitate and learn mental health and alcohol and drug curriculum. Preferred Qualifications: * Previous computer experience with electronic medical records. * Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or closely related field from an accredited institution. * CADC I or equivalent. * Understands role as mandatory reporter for neglect, sexual and physical abuse. * Working knowledge of universal precautions of body fluids. * Aware of state requirements for licensing residential co-occurring treatment programs. * Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment. * Comfortable interfacing with large provider and support staff groups. Salary Range: $ 20.10-$24.51 Primary Location: Oregon-Clackamas-Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center 10180 SE Sunnyside Scheduled Hours: 24 Shift: Night Working Days: 24 hrs/wk Working Hours Start: 2300 Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: OFNHP - Technical Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Patient Care Services (Non RN) Public Department Name: Brookside Addiction Medecine COUNSELOR I - (Job Number: 127547) 514018 Oregon-Clackamas-Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center 10180 SE Sunnyside http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=514018ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/8f1420dcc6e520259bfba9da0abf4cb0.html --