Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor II/CADC II

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides information and referral, conducts psychosocial assessments which include mental status evaluations,
formulates diagnostic impressions, develops individualized treatment plans, provides individual, family and
group therapy for youth and/or adults. The CADC II will also provide education to individuals and groups in the
community with a focus on high-risk populations including youth, pregnant women, and court mandated. The
CADC II will be familiar with other services and resources in the community and work closely to provide
information and support to the client when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: MACHBO certification as a CADC II or Bachelor’s degree in psychology,
   social work, counseling, nursing, or equivalent human service field preferred. 300 education hours in basic counseling skills, group counseling skills, alcohol & drugs of abuse pharmacology, HIV/AIDS risk assessment and risk reduction, counseling ethics, counseling diverse populations, clinical evaluation ASAM and coexisting disorders, or multiple diagnosis, or dual diagnosis, etc. required.
2. Licensure/Certification: Must have certification as CADC II or equivalent to CADC II
   standards as this relates to skill level and experience. (4,000 hours supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling, 300 contact hours of education and training in alcoholism and drug abuse related topics). Passing score on the NCAC I National Certification Exam. Valid Oregon Driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three years. Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 443.004. Have or obtain CPR/BLS certification.
3. Experience: Must have at least four (4) years of clinical experience in providing
   outpatient SUD treatment services within the 12 Core Competencies.
   Experience with co-occurring disorders is required. Experience with co-
   occurring disorders is required. Understanding of best practices in the
   delivery of community-based services. Cerner or other eHR systems
   experience required. Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
4. Job Knowledge: Must have practical substance misuse and substance use disorder concepts,
   principles, procedures, practices, and mental health disorders; DSM 5-TR;
   ASAM levels of care; and treatment modalities, and recovery models and
   strategies. Capable of making diagnostic impressions within scope of
   practice. Have an appreciation of diversity and adherence to the Mental
   Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) and
   National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
   Counselors (NAADAC) Code of Ethics.
5. Skills: Must have skills in dealing with the public and the ability to coordinate
   services across various agencies and community groups. Must have the
   ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to
   prepare concise and complete reports. Flexibility and ability to work
   effectively with youth, families, adults, allied agencies, and the public.
   Must be computer literate.
6. Expected Hours of Work: Hours of typical operation are M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, as needed.
7. Personal Protective Must be able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective
   Equipment (PPE): Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
8. Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
9. Travel: Travel (using a company vehicle) occasionally required for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of this position

1. Collaborates with the SUD Clinical Supervisor and counselor(s) to determine continuum of care for
   program participants.
2. Provides individual, family and group counseling and participates in case conferences.
3. Ensures that adequate training in the use of any curriculum being delivered to clients have been obtained.
4. Directly delivers the assessment of all newly arrived clients to whom assigned.
5. Reviews own clinical documentation (treatment progress, treatment plans, and client coordination of
   care plan) and conducts regular quality assurance and quality improvement reviews to ensure that all
   appropriate record-keeping is performed on a timely basis.
6. Acts as the program’s liaison with families and offers recommendations for program development and
   improvement.
7. Provides ongoing client assessment to identify changing needs pertaining to the individual and family
   treatment and development strategy.
8. Performs joint case planning and coordination in substance abuse treatment and prevention issues with
   other community agencies such as schools; group homes; community corrections and detention
   facilities; community hospitals; and other Department of Human Services programs.
9. Coordinates client placement into residential treatment and/or transitional housing as necessary.
10. Conducts regular chart reviews, ensuring that all appropriate record-keeping is performed on a timely
    basis and that all governing agency regulations are met.
11. Attends meetings called by the program director and participates in discussions concerning the revision,
    improvement and expansion of existing programs and offers recommendations.
12. Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and utilization review activities and makes
    recommendations to the program director for plans of corrections.
13. Maintains established performance and conduct standards in accordance with organizational
    expectations.
14. Participate in continuing education courses and engage in clinical supervision to maintain
    certification/licensure.
15. Other duties as assigned: the essential functions outline the primary duties performed by this position,
    however, other related work assignments may be added, removed, or changed by management.

CORE COMPENTENCIES
 Service Focus: Values and delivers high quality, professional, responsive, and innovative services.
 Legal Obligation: Adhere to Federal and State laws and agency regulations regarding the treatment of
individuals who have substance use and mental health disorders.
 Diversity and Inclusion: Equality is a core value at Outback Strong. We strive to create workplaces
that reflect the community we serve and where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are
recognized. We promote involvement in the community and empowerment for our clients. We value the
talents of our community members as well as show respect for their beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of
living.
 Communication/Interpersonal skills: Communication in any form must be sufficient to exchange and
convey information, to receive work direction and to create a positive flow of job responsibilities or
assignments. Employee must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, including body
language and interpersonal skills that promote the best interest of the client through positive interactions
with co-workers, supervisors, patients/clients, families, physicians, etc.
 Learning: Must be able to learn and navigate various medical software programs and technologies
successfully. Use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills, use of
training, feedback, or other opportunities for learning and development. Maintain proficiency by
attending trainings and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.
 Listening: Receive, attend to, interpret, and respond to verbal messages and other cues such as body
language in ways that are appropriate to others and the situation.
 Reasoning: Be able to identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other
information. Analyze information and make correct inferences or draw accurate conclusions.
 Decision Making/Judgement: Make sound, well-informed and objective decisions, while
understanding the impact and implications of such decisions. Commit to actions that accomplishes the
goals of the organization.
 Documentation: Able to use the electronic health record (EHR) of the organization to document client
progress, assist with safety planning, care plans, and assessments. Properly document services rendered.
 Time Management: Can use one’s own time effectively and productively.
 Stress Management: Able to practice effective coping skills for dealing with psychological stressors
and maintain composure during challenging situations.
 Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity while fostering an
attitude of commitment and team spirit. Works well with others to achieve goals that are in alignment
with the mission, vision, and values of Outback Strong.
 Ethics: Adhere to the Code of Ethics that govern your field of practice. We follow the ACA (American
Counseling Association) Code of Ethics for Wellness Center clinicians and the NAADAC (National
Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) code of ethics for Recovery Center clinicians.
As well as MHACBO (Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) guidelines.
 Performance Improvement: Responsible for adhering to facility and departmental policies,
procedures, quality practices, and current practice of government rules and regulations. Ensures services
performed are of the best quality and carried out in an expeditious, positive, and accurate manner.
 HIPAA Compliance: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) is a
federal law which, in part, protects the privacy of individually identifiable patient information, provides
for the electronic and physical security of health and patient medical information. Patient information of
any kind must be kept confidential. Confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, Federal
Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2), and State Confidentiality Regulations as specified in ORS
179.505 and 192.518 through 192.530 must be followed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHSYCIAL DEMANDS/LIMITATIONS/HAZARDS (ADA):

1)   Regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine
manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching mobility required.
2)      Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment
such as a computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
3)      Frequently or occasionally required to sit, squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving items, stand,
walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach with hands and arms, and manipulate objects.
4)      Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as books, office
equipment, etc. and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
5)      Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision,
and the ability to adjust focus.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Employee is responsible for adhering to facility and departmental policies, procedures, quality practices, and
current practice of government rules and regulations. Ensures services performed are of the best quality and
carried out in an expeditious, positive, and accurate manner.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Employee is responsible to maintain and continue professional development associated with current position
through attending facility required/offered educational in-service classes. Employee is responsible for
providing to the Human Resources Department for personnel files, any certificates associated with
attendance of seminars /professional development classes or in-service programs. If professional
license/certification is required, employee is responsible for timely renewal and providing copies of
licensure/certification to Human Resources Department for maintenance of personnel file.

WORKPLACE CONTRIBUTIONS
Volunteer or, through mutual agreement, accept assignments that contribute to the facility or workplace
improvement, which reflects Outback Strong’s mission statement. Due to time involvement, activity may
require approval of immediate supervisor.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
When an employee participates in community activities, the employee shall consciously and with integrity
represent self in a professional, positive manner, adhering to HIPAA policies and be mindful that the public
may associate their presence or participation with their employment or profession. Employee may occasionally
be requested by management, or the employee may choose to volunteer in community activities which may or
may not be directly related to the Outback Strong.

GOALS (Mutually Established)
Goals and objectives shall consist of department goals, facility goals, and personal/professional goals, related to
current position/duties. Goals and objectives consistent with the facility mission will be mutually developed
with immediate supervisor/manager.