CADC - Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

About Recovery Works NW

We are a family‑owned, community-based organization dedicated to harm-reduction, a judgment‑free philosophy, and compassionate solutions for people experiencing substance use and mental health‑related distress. If you want to work for a company where the highest priority is quality patient care and there are extensive opportunities for career growth, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

Our CADCs work with patients individually and in a group setting within our outpatient service program. They function as part of a comprehensive treatment team that includes everyone from medical providers to the front desk staff, all working together to provide the best and most individualized care possible for patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25-$35 DOE and Licensure
• PTO (earned on an accrual basis with increases at one year and every 5 years thereafter)
• Sick Time (40 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• 401k and up to 3% match after 3 months of employment
• Up to $400 per year for approved CEUs
• All required licensure/certification costs for position paid for by the company
• We offer three medical insurance plan options, allowing employees to choose the coverage that best first their needs and budget
• Dental insurance 100% paid by the company (option to add family members which are paid for by the employee)
• Life insurance 100% paid for by the company
• HSA, Medical FSA, and Dependent Care FSA available
• Access to supplemental accident, critical illness, and additional life insurance coverage

What You’ll Do

• Individual and group therapy

• Conduct multidimensional alcohol and drug assessments in accordance with ASAM guidelines

• Create and maintain individualized treatment plans

• Collaborate with community partners and referring agencies
• Use evidence-based interventions to enhance patient's motivation and development of coping skills
• Maintain caseload across various programs (MAT, DUII, IOP, OP etc.)

Minimum Requirements

• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) or CADC-R

• Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times

• Demonstrating knowledge and utilization of various counseling theories/modalities
• Proficiency in communication: verbal, written, and nonverbal
• Familiarity with relevant and local recovery resources and services
• Complying with expectation to close chart notes within 72 hours

• Understanding of the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
• Ability to facilitate effective and meaningful group therapy

Position is contingent on passing an OHA Background check and successful completion of a urine analysis (UA) after accepting job offer

Recovery Works NW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we participate in the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. As part of this program, you may be invited to complete a voluntary pre-screening survey during the application process.