Thank you for your interest in joining our foundational team at BestCare Treatment Services. BestCare remains committed to recruiting compassionate people who make a difference in the lives of our clients every day. Our focus is to provide purposeful hiring decisions to meet the needs of our organization by attracting and hiring qualified, diverse, and compassionate professionals for the positions listed below. BestCare has been a leader in providing innovative and compassionate behavioral healthcare in Central Oregon for over 20 years. Our success is built on strong and supportive teams that are mission-focused. We support our teams and our employees with a focus on equity and inclusion, flexible work schedules, support for family and or personal needs, loan repayment opportunities, and a competitive salary. From clinical positions to administration staff, if you’re looking to make a difference as a part of an inclusive, dedicated team, we invite you to browse our open career opportunities and welcome your application to our team. Our residential program in Madras for Latino adult men is the only one of its kind in Oregon. For more information and to apply for one of our SUD Trainee positions in Latinos Serviciosos in Madras, OR, please go to the BestCare website at Employment – BestCare (bestcaretreatment.org)

JOB SUMMARY: As part of the PRM’s Treatment Team and under the supervision of a qualified SUD  Counselor, the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Trainee provides individual and group counseling services to patients participating in the Program as well as to clients and to family members on theories and treatment of substance use disorders using a patient-centered approach. The SUD Counselor Trainee also functions as a community liaison for a patient-centered and harm-reduction approach to substance use disorder treatment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Under the supervision of a qualified SUD Counselor, works closely with the Treatment Team with an assigned  caseload of clients enrolled in the Program; 
2. Learns how to take intakes and assessments, and develop treatment plans as appropriate using American  Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to assess for appropriate levels of patient care (LOC) and integration with Mental Health and SUD programs; 
3. Collaborates with clients on completion of individualized treatment plans that contain goals and  objectives that are measurable and are based on assessed needs and problems; 
4. Learns how to provide treatment through a variety of modalities including individual sessions, group  counseling, and family counseling, as well as case management services, ensuring individualized,  quality care; 
5. Participates in counseling sessions for individuals, groups, and persons diagnosed with substance use disorders working collaboratively with treatment team members and other agencies and applying principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of individual and group counseling; 6. Learns what is involved in providing crisis intervention as needed; 
6. Assesses ongoing needs of individuals, update assessments and recommendations as needed, and  make appropriate referrals for additional services as needed; 
7. Builds skills to work effectively with all recovery resource providers and all agencies in the community  to provide a seamless continuum of care for patients with substance use disorders; 
8. Works and communicates effectively and respectfully with client and family populations with diverse  backgrounds and needs; 
9. Learns how to lead psycho-educational, skill development, relapse prevention, process, gender-specific, and medication-supported recovery groups as assigned; 
10. Provides information about the Program to individuals, and the public and an outreach to community  groups; 
11. Collaborates with Certified Recovery Mentors on patient care and provides support and direction as  needed; 
12. Collaborates with clients on discharge and aftercare planning; 
13. Maintains compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to the position including HIPAA, the scope of practice, accreditation standards, OHA, and OSHA;
14. Maintains compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to the position including HIPAA, the scope of practice, accreditation standards, OHA, and OSHA;
15. Works closely with referral sources, keeping them informed on the progress of the client, as needed and appropriate for client confidentiality; 
16. Maintains documentation of client services in the electronic client file (EHR), promptly per policies and procedures and regulatory standards; 
17. Other related duties as assigned. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Performs work in alignment with BestCare’s mission, vision, and values; 
2. Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open-mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals;  3. Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals; 4. Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs; 
3. Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon  Statutes; 
4. Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily; 7. Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely; 8. Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member; 9. Performs other organizational duties as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) 
• For individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, must have maintained continuous  recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• CADC-R with ability/commitment to obtain certification within 2 years of hiring • Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable  under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and no Type A  violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B violations) 

PREFERRED: 

• Associate’s degree in addiction or other behavioral health field preferred 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for  each of the following within a reasonable period:  

• Knowledge of social aspects of psychological and emotional disturbances 
• Knowledge and training in substance use disorders and related issues and understanding of  recovery models including harm reduction and medication-supported recovery, as well as the  “Stages of Change/Motivational Interviewing” model of treatment 
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), EHR platform, databases, virtual meeting  platforms, internet, and ability to learn new or updated software; 
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking skills 
• Ability to maintain strict confidence as required by HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships 
• Ability to function well and use good judgment in a high-paced and at times stressful  environment 
• Ability to manage conflict resolution and anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately  and effectively 
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a diverse, multi-cultural environment • Ability to work independently as well as participating as a positive, collaborative team member 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment including computer/laptop, copy/fax/scanning  machine, printer, and telephone or multi-line phone. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment is respectful, multi-cultural and inclusive,  and the characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing  the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with  disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the employee to dress in a manner that  meets the standards for professional attire at Best Care or per department-or job-specific requirements (See  Dress Code Policy in Employee Handbook). Other working conditions/demands include: 

• Primarily indoors (95%) 
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Must wear attire as prescribed for staff working in Medical Services 
• Frequently sits at a desk, stands, walks, bends/stoops, reaches above/below shoulders, uses arms,  wrists, hands, and grasps/squeezes 
• Occasionally twists, crouches/squats 
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motions, and have good manual dexterity 
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and push/pull 21-75 pounds occasionally • Must be able to hear alarms/telephone/audio/normal speaking voice 
• Must have clarity of vision: Near (<20”); Mid (>20” to < 20’); Far (> 20’) 
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle to perform job
• May be exposed to communicable disease

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

BestCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin/ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital or family status, age, genetic information, expunged juvenile record, military status or performance of duty in a uniformed service, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, State, or  Federal laws, regulations, or ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence,  compensation, and training.