Dual Diagnosis Counselor (Residential)

We offer competitive wages, on-site supervision for licensure, continuing education training (including CEUs), opportunities for internal career advancement, education grant program reimbursement for qualified expenses after 90 days of employment, and loan forgiveness for qualified medical and clinical positions! But that’s not all! We also offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with a 6% match at 6 months of employment, 4 weeks of paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave plus 10 observed holidays per year. 

Looking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!

Job description

We offer competitive wages, on-site supervision for licensure, continuing education training (including CEUs), opportunities for internal career advancement, education grant program reimbursement for qualified expenses after 90 days of employment, and loan forgiveness for qualified medical and clinical positions! But that’s not all! We also offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with a 6% match at 6 months of employment, 4 weeks of paid vacation & sick leave plus 10 observed holidays per year.

Looking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults and youth!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We currently have an opening for a full-time Dual Diagnosis Counselor. This position provides professional, compassionate treatment for adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Duties and responsibilities include: treatment planning for dual diagnosis, providing mental health assessments and diagnoses and individual and group counseling.

The Dual Diagnosis Counselor works closely with other programs in transitioning patients to our outpatient program including residential and medication supported treatment/recovery. Helps to foster development of staff’s knowledge of mental health conditions. Counselors have clear and manageable caseloads with clear expectations of service requirements. Additionally, candidates must be proficient and timely with required productivity and clinical documentation standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, in accordance with OAR 333-019-1010

· Master’s degree in counseling psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field

· Current QMHP as verified by MHACBO, or equivalent

· Must have knowledge of Trauma Specific Services, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and strong interdisciplinary team skills

· CADC I required within 2 years of hire

We encourage applications from those in recovery and we require 2+ years of continuous sobriety for candidates in recovery. A DHS criminal background investigation is conducted on all new employees. Convictions are evaluated for each position and are not necessarily disqualifying.

Fora Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.15 - $35.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• In person work at Portland, OR 97216: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)