Substance Abuse Counselor

We are seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team at Cascades Job Corps / LifeSkills Connection, Inc. As a TEAP Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing support and guidance to students enrolled in our TEAP program.

• Prepare and facilitate group sessions with students to promote substance use prevention and education.
• Schedule and conduct student activities related to the TEAP program, including presentations and workshops.
• Conduct weekly presentations for new students on TEAP services, prevention, education, intervention, and Job Corps policies.
• Provide individual and group intervention services to students with substance use conditions.
• Collaborate with the Center Mental Health Consultant to determine when a medical separation is appropriate for students with substance use conditions.
• Develop and monitor student intervention plans and document progress in student health records.
• Conduct ongoing counseling and support groups to promote the self-help process for intervention students.
• Work with the Center Mental Health Consultant, Center physician, wellness staff, counselors, and other non-health staff to ensure that intervention program components are fully understood and integrated.
• Solicit input from counselors and Student Personnel Officer to update student intervention plans and behavioral contracts.
• Collaborate with the recreation department to develop leisure time activities and incentives to reinforce an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle.
• Maintain liaison with community intervention resources and evaluate self-help groups for referrals.
• Assist in compiling quarterly reports for submission to the National Health Service.
• Conduct training on alcohol and other drugs of abuse to newly employed staff and existing staff on an annual basis.
• Meet performance standards goals and adhere to required property control policies and procedures.

• Current state Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification/licensure.
• Valid State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance.
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA.
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and more.