STARS Counselor-Certified

Samaritan Health Services • Lebanon, Oregon, United States • 1w ago

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 30 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)
  
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  
  CRAWL (hands & knees)
  
  ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
  
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  SQUAT Repetitive
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  
  REACH - Upward
  
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  
  SIT
  
  STAND
  
  WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
  
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  REACH - Forward
  
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  
  PINCH Fingers
  
  GRASP Hand/Fist
  
  None specified