Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Central City Concern!

Since 1979, the Portland Community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing, or at risk-of, homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Now Hiring: Join Central City Concern as a SUDS Counselor (Union/Represented)

Location: Central City Concern - Old Town Recovery Center (33 NW Broadway, Portland 97209)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)

• SENIORITY BID CLOSURE DATE*** Monday, March 24th, 2025
  
  
  

Compensation Range(s)

• SUDS Counselor R (CADC-R): $23.36 - $30.37/hour
• SUDS Counselor I: $25.76 - $33.49
• SUDS Counselor II: $28.40 - $36.92
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (requirements)

• Note: In order to be granted formal consideration for the SUDS Counselor position, please ensure your professional/working experience reflects the following requirements below:
• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: The following CADC certifications are a prerequisite for employment...
• SUDS Counselor R requires a CADC-R certification
• SUDS Counselor I requires CADC I
• SUDS Counselor II requires CADC II
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
  
  
  

SUMMARY: The SUDS Counselor works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, physical health management, mental health management, accessing affordable housing, accessing employment and educational opportunities. This position has access to mental health billing and service records.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
• Participate in direct treatment of clients by:
• Attending clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients;
• Providing group counseling to clients as needed.
• Provide case management to clients on an as-needed basis
• Conduct treatment groups and provide individual counseling as needed
• Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries
• Participate in all Quality Assurance activities.
• Participate in clinical meetings.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Counselor Ii Additional Duties

• Supervise practicum students when needed
  
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups
• Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities
• Ability to apply principles learned to new situations
• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers
• Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided.
  
  
  

BENEFITS At CCC

Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package to include base wages, medical, dental, vision and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees’ financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match. In the spirit of inclusivity, we celebrate 11 holidays and have a generous paid time off (PTO) plan.

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks (of accrued time) per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 Recognized Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!
  
  
  

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.