Part time Gambling Addition Counselor

Job Type

Part-time

Description

This is a part time position split between our Bend and Remond offices.

JOB SUMMARY: As part of the Program's SUD Treatment Team, the Gambling Addiction Counselor facilitates individual recovery from both problem gambling and SUD disorders and includes 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 gambling and substance use disorders using a patient-centered approach. The Gambling Addiction Counselor also functions as community liaison for a patient-centered and harm-reduction approach to gambling and substance use disorder treatment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Completes intakes, assessments and develops 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, Gambling, and SUD programs;

Works closely with the Treatment Team with assigned caseload of clients enrolled in the Program;

Ensures that GPMS, client enrollment surveys, semi-annual satisfaction surveys and other required data is reported to Herbert and Louis.

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;

Provides treatment through a variety of modalities including individual sessions, group counseling, and family counseling, as well as case management services, ensuring individualized, quality care, working collaboratively with treatment team members and other agencies and applying principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of individual and group counseling;

Leads psycho-educational, skill development, relapse prevention, process, gender-specific, and family groups as assigned;

Develops or finds group curriculum to ensure engaging, supportive, and valuable group experience for clients across a diverse spectrum of the recovery process, including aftercare;

Creates an atmosphere of learning for clients in all stages of change and ensures that clients feel welcome in the program regardless of gambling behavior;

Works closely with referral sources, keeping them informed on the progress of the client, as needed and as appropriate to client confidentiality;

Incorporates peer mentor recovery services as appropriate and possible. Encourages longstanding clients with solid recovery into mentorship roles;

Ensures, to the greatest extent possible, that referral calls from hotline and other resources are answered by either counselor or mentor and that an assessment can be scheduled within 72 hours;

Offers 3 contacts per week for intensive clients;

Applies for variance requests as appropriate;

Works with program supervisor on clients finding outreach and community relationships, strategic planning, education, and supervision;

Works effectively with program supervisor all recovery resource providers and all agencies in the community to provide seamless continuum of care for patients with substance use disorders;

Provides information about the Program to individuals, the public and an outreach to community groups;

Maintains compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including HIPAA, scope of practice, accreditation standards, OHA and OSHA;

Maintains documentation of client services in the electronic client file (EHR), in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures and regulatory standards;

Other related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs work in alignment with the BestCare's mission, vision, values;

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;

Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization's strategic goals;

Adheres to the organization's Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs;

Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes;

Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily;

Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely;

Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member;

Performs other organizational duties as needed.

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 demonstrated understanding of addiction and substance-related disorders and related issues and strong understanding of recovery models including harm-reduction and medication supported recovery, as well as the "Stages of Change/Motivational Interviewing" model of treatment

Ability to provide effective, quality treatment for addiction and substance-related or mental health disorders including client evaluation and applying individual, group, family, and other counseling techniques and best practices

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

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

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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

For individuals in recovery from gambling or substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Current CADC-I certification required

CGAC-I required or CGAC-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

Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Salary Description

CGAC-R $19.00-$24.93, CGAC-I $22.06-$28.94