Outpatient Counselor I or II or III: Open Until Filled

Description

Opening Date: 08/14/2026.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled.   

Job Title: Outpatient Counselor I, II, or III.

Salary/Wage: $25.34/per hr. $28.73/per hr. $31.73/per hr.

Tribal Level: TL: 114.1, TL: 117.1, TL: 120.1 

Location: Siletz, OR.  

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt. 

Job Posting Number: 4092588

INTRODUCTION:

The incumbent shall be sensitive to the diversity of Native cultures as well as have knowledge of the disease concept of alcoholism/substance abuse and other addictions. Must become certified as a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC I) through Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) within 24-months of hire. 

The incumbent will support the work of the Outpatient Counselor II, Transitional Living Center (TLC) staff, Peer Recovery Mentors, and Mental Health Therapists by assisting them in providing wrap around services for clients.

DUTIES:

• The outpatient alcohol and other drug abuse treatment program shall provide to each client those services and activities appropriate to address the problems as identified from the diagnostic assessment and document the time or manner of each service or activity in the clients record: 
• Individual, one-to-one, counseling.
• Group Counseling.
• Family counseling. 
• Comprehensive alcohol and other drug education. 
• Health education including the potential impact of alcohol and other drug use on the fetus.
• HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis; sexually transmitted diseases, and other information and risk assessment.
• Relapse prevention planning. 
• Conduct interviews, evaluation, assessments, and formulate diagnostic impressions.
• Prioritize treatment plan objectives that are individualized, current, strengths based, include services and activities, include family participation, documents progress, and are appropriate to address identified obstacles to recovery using ASAM Placement Criteria and Indian Health Services Standards (CDMIS). 
• Establish and maintain up-to-date, accurate client case records and submit activity and service records according to ASAM, and CDMIS. Enter client information into NextGen and MOTTS, or other electronic health and/or state database systems.
• Design with the client the development of an individual, mental, physical, and recreational program; skill building for independent living; and referrals to self-help groups and other service delivery. 
• Work with the Peer Recovery Mentors to assist clients in carrying out the individualized plan.
• Make referrals to Mental Health and other services, as identified in the assessment and case plan.
• Serve as an advocate for clientele in obtaining social, medical, educational, or vocational services. 
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to those in need of such services.
• Document the client’s response or lack of response towards achieving the individualized objectives in the client’s treatment activities.
• Assist individuals into an appropriate inpatient treatment resource, if necessary and participate in aftercare planning and service delivery. Refer and assist clients to the appropriate detoxification services programs when it is appropriate, or to local emergency hospital.
• Be a team member; assist in the continued development and implementation of an overall, comprehensive Behavioral Health program for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. 
• To the extent of resources available and as clinically indicated, shall provide clients with information; prevention, education and referrals to community and tribal services; and various private, civic, local or governmental agencies/groups. Communicate and coordinate with the inmate counselor at the Lincoln County or other jails to provide Siletz Tribal Members with appointments upon release from jail, and make referrals to providers and residential programs when it is appropriate.
• Assist to manage and maintain the Ropes course and all the gear and equipment that come with it. Assist with maintaining and organizing rafting, kayaking and wilderness equipment.
• Acct as a team member to continuously improve the business processes used in the department and the electronic data so that it meets the needs of the department to ensure accurate health care service reporting and billing.
• Maintain accurate, up to date health records, and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Gather and report outcome data.
• Complete other reports as assigned.
• Build relationships with other treatment providers and resources in the community and the state to provide clients with wrap-around services and more access to treatment in a timely manner.
• Partner with Prevention and Mental Health staff to provide early intervention and facilitate activities with youth and the general population from with the community.
• Establish strong relationships with the community, so that the Behavioral Health program is seen as a resource for all community members.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Outpatient Counselor I – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Registrant (CADC-R) 

• TL 114: High School diploma or GED and one year of verifiable experience in a human services field. Must be able and willing to become certified, within 2 years, as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that includes the completion of 1000 hours of supervised experience by an Outpatient Counselor III and 150 hours of Alcohol and Drug Education.

Outpatient Counselor II – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADCI) 

• TL 117: The Outpatient Counselor I transitions to an Outpatient Counselor II after obtaining CADCI certification through MHACBO with 2 years of experience in the Behavioral Health (BH) field, satisfactory evaluations, and approval from the BH department Administrator.

Outpatient Counselor III – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 (CADCII) 

• TL 120: The Outpatient Counselor II transitions to an Outpatient Counselor III after obtaining a CADCII certification through MHACBO, 4 years of experience in the Behavioral Health (BH) field, satisfactory evaluations, and approval from the BH department Administrator. Must meet OAR 415/ISSR standards for Clinical Supervisor Qualifications in Addiction Treatment and able to provide clinical supervision to staff that possesses a CADCI, or equivalent certification, a minimum of two hours per month per staff member.

Ability to:

• Work with a wide variety of people, able to communicate effectively and relate to Native American clients and program staff, and have the ability to network effectively with community and tribal agencies and the multi-disciplinary team.

Other:

• Abstinence during employment in this capacity is essential to the overall effectiveness of the program. Individuals in recovery from the disease of alcoholism and/or other drug dependence must affirm that previous employment performance has not been impaired by alcoholism/substance abuse over the past two years. 
• First Aid and CPR or ability to acquire within six months of hire. 

Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle