Bilingual IPV/SUDS Counselor

Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies
50,500-57,500 per year Salary dependent on education and experience.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Eugene
78 Centennial Loop (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2025
Are you looking for a dynamic career filled with opportunity? Emergence is the place where you will make a difference. Our organization, through collaboration, integrity, and inclusion, strives to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance use, mental health, disordered gambling, and interpersonal violence (IPV). We are looking for our next Bilingual (Spanish) IPV/SUD Counselor who can absorb and honor our journey thus far while providing robust enhancements for the future. If you have curiosity, drive, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to help others, we encourage you to apply. Emergence will provide you with ongoing training opportunities, amazing benefits, generous paid time off, space and time for professional development, and a supportive team to partner with. We hold opportunity, collaboration, and inclusion as inherent characteristics of our core values. Emergence is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bilingual (Spanish) IPV/SUD Counselor to help people who have committed acts of interpersonal violence understand and change their behavior. This position offers cross training as a SUD counselor, including helping you obtain a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). EMERGENCE is willing to train the right person. Hiring Bonus: $3,500. $1,500 paid on your first regular paycheck, $2,000 after 6 months. IPV/SUD Counselor Position Highlights: Salary non-exempt position, 40 hours per week 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401k with employer match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Paid training and continuing education Supportive, collaborative work environment Interpersonal Violence/Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities: An interpersonal violence (IPV) counselor helps address the root causes of their abusive behavior and promotes safety for survivors of interpersonal violence. Independently supports daily management of treatment activities Collaborates with the supervisory staff and Program Director, other senior staff members, and other counselors in building and maintains an engaging treatment environment that motivates clients to focus on problematic behaviors and teaches clients more productive coping strategies Assesses the psychosocial functioning of assigned clients and develops individualized treatment plans Apprises team members of specific treatment plans and intervention strategies so that therapeutic consistency can be maintained Leads treatment groups according to agency treatment guidelines Develops discharge/aftercare plans and makes appropriate referrals for follow-up care Documents relevant clinical information including treatment plans, treatment reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries Provides crisis intervention services, information, and referrals to clients and their family Provides motivational counseling to clients to encourage participation in family support programs Teaches specialized treatment concepts to client groups according to the agency treatment schedule Provides complete and accurate written and oral formats regarding the course of treatment to families, referral sources, and legal representatives. IPV/SUD Counselor Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent Fluent in Spanish and English: reading, writing and speaking CADC-I or CADC-R OR willingness to become certified within two years from date of hire Desire to help people suffering addiction achieve long-term recovery Excellent written and oral communication skills. IPV/SUD Counselor Preferred Qualifications: CADC -I, CADC-II Associate's degree in chemical dependency, Social Service or related field Previous experience working with substance use disorder Previous experience working with justice involved clients IPV/SUD Counselor Salary Range: $50,500 to $57,500 depending on education and experience APPLICATION PROCEDURES Complete applications include a cover letter with 3 references and a resume. For questions: hr@4emergence.com EMERGENCE is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder and/or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, living with disability.