STARS Counselor-Certified
Newport, OR
STARS Counselor-Certified
Provides direct services in substance use and behavioral health programs in residential and outpatient settings, using trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Requires a high school diploma, CADC I or NCAC I, BLS within 90 days, and a drug screen.
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides 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
- Samaritan 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
- High 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 Vehicles 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
- Adaptability/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
Rarely
(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 Static (hold >30 sec)
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
KNEEL (on knees)
CLIMB - STAIRS
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)