Portland Oregon, Project Venture Youth Addictions Counselor Position

YOUTH ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR:

The Youth Addictions Counselor will be responsible for providing drug and alcohol intervention, prevention and treatment services for youth clients using a collaborative process that facilitates the client’s progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives. Will provide screening, intakes, and referrals, and work with youth clients to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining recovery. Develops and implements, based on the assessment, individualized comprehensive treatment plans per Federal/State requirements for all youth clients. Facilitates group sessions for clients using various methods including experiential and outdoor activities, supervises attendance at activities specific to treatment plan, and maintain all client records in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Must be available for some evening and weekend work and occasional multi-day trips with youth.

TO QUALIFY:

Must be a Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist I or CADC1 with at least one year’s paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor and experience with youth Drug and Alcohol programs. Candidates must demonstrate disciplined empathy for alcohol/drug abuse clients and an understanding of the illness concept of alcoholism/drug abuse, plus demonstrate knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen and other support programs.

NARA NW is an Indian-owned and operated Private, Non-Profit, that provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives and other vulnerable people.

TO APPLY: Email your cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to jobs@naranorthwest.org or fax to 503-224-4494. NARA requires a minimum of two years sobriety if in recovery and all potential hires are required to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen and criminal background check.

EOE: within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).

Excellent benefits - Medical, Dental, 401k match, Paid vacation, and more!

Check out our website: www.naranorthwest.org