Social Work Counselor Jobs in Oregon

Job Title: Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Half Time Company: Location: Medford, OR Description: Lithia Springs, a program of Community Works, is seeking a certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor to provide services to adolescent clients according to the program?s mission, policies, procedures, and service delivery philosophy. CADC I or II certified with a minimum two years experience working with chemically dependent adolescents preferred. Eligible individuals recovering from drug abuse, drug dependence, or alcoholism must be in continuous sobriety for the immediate past two years. Must pass a Criminal History Check. Position is half time, .5 FTE. Position # 1011-300CES. For the complete job posting, see our website: www.community-works.org To be considered for this position: Send your Cover Letter & Resume. Please include the position name and position number in your cover letter. By EMAIL: Register to View -works.org By MAIL: Attention: Staffing, 900 E. Main St., Medford, OR 97504 By FAX: Attention: Staffing, Register to View

Job Title: DV Counselor I Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: Position and training to start immediatley. Inner Journey Healing Arts is a non-profit agency providing client focused, gender specific, EBT, quality alternative healthcare in Columbia and Washington counties since 2001. We are seeking a highly competent Counselor, personable health professional and/or intern to work with our domestic violence offender program team at the St. Helens office. This position reports to the Men's Specific Counselor and Program Director. Duties inpart include: counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Assess the nature and extent of client's Tx. progress and COD presenting problem, and formulate a plan for service that addresses DV issues. Working colaboratively with CC Community Corrections officials. Degree, training, personal life successes in counseling, social work or other mental health field; English and writing skills required. CADCI, DV certification preferred. Position is part time with quick potential to full-time. Salary and benefits to be reviewed. If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of every client you may email, fax, or send resume to: Inner Journey Healing Arts Attn: Operations Manager 4660 N.E. belknap Court, Suite 101-H Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-8403 Office: Register to View Fax: Register to View Register to View

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual) Company: Location: Salem, OR Description: Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are seeking a highly competent behavioral health professional to work with our mental health team at the West Salem Clinic Mental Health department. To provide mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Assess the nature and extent of client's MH and COD presenting problem, and formulate a plan for service that addresses MH and COD issues. Master?s Degree in counseling, social work or other mental health field; graduate coursework in theory, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders; and at least one year of experience required. Bilingual in Spanish/English required. LMFT, LPC or LCSW preferred. Position is full time with competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many you may apply at: NWHS Administration Office 681 Center St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Office: Register to View Fax: Register to View An application and job description are available on our website at www.northwesthumanservices.org or can be requested by email at Register to View EOE

Job Title: Adolescent & Family Counselor II Company: Morrison Child & Family Services Location: Portland, OR Description: Adolescent & Family Counselor IIFull-Time, Temporary PositionJuvenile Justice CenterNE Portland Position Summary: The Adolescent and Family Counselor II position is responsible for maintaining co-occurring disorder client caseload and providing family therapy per program policies and guidelines while utilizing best practices in alcohol and drug treatment and mental health services. Education/Experience Required:   Master’s degree in related field required. CADC application required within 3 months of employment and licensing required within two years of employment. Minimum of two years experience in intensive treatment setting is preferred Minimum of two years working with families is preferred. Minimum of two years alcohol and drug treatment experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Bilingual/bicultural skills in English and Spanish preferred. Values working in a multicultural/diverse work environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a broad variety of people including clients, staff, supervisors and management. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and the community. Ability to work with ATOD issues. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to remain calm and emotionally available in an environment serving severely troubled youth. Ability to exercise tact and discretion while working and interacting with others. Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, substance abuse and dependence, delinquency and related interventions. Individual, group and family therapy skills required. Effectively monitor safety and demonstrate group management skills and effectively de-escalate potentially chaotic or volatile situations. Organizational and leadership skills required. Openness to feedback and supervision. Ability to regularly attend scheduled shift, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position. Other Requirements: May involve irregular work hours, including some evenings and weekends, and including on call emergency phone coverage. Blood borne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment. Must pass a criminal history check.   Salary/Benefits: $35,000 annually, Temporary Position, Duration Unknown http://www.morrisonkids.org/employment/Job_Openings/opening02281002.aspx

Job Title: Lead Mental Health & Addictions Counselor Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: Central City Concern is a non-profit social service and housing agency whose mission is to provide pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in homelessness. CCC provides many services, such as chemical dependency treatment, employment services, housing, medical services, and other related services, to a diverse population. As an agency deeply rooted in recovery we have a keen interest in promoting and maintaining a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. A drug and alcohol-free workplace is essential in supporting individuals in recovery, and in providing a safe, healthy, and productive environment for employees. As part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace we conduct post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Lead Mental Health and Addictions Counselor 12th Ave Recovery Center REPRESENTED: No REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Mental Health SALARY: depends on experience Hours: Monday ?Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM Summary: The Lead Mental Health and Addictions Counselor is a critical member of a multi-disciplinary team addressing treatment needs of the severely mentally ill people many with co-occurring disorders. The position is responsible for conducting addictions and mental health assessments, facilitating groups, providing individual counseling and case management; coordinating integrated treatment; and provides crisis management as needed. Collaborates with agency leadership team to assure program compliance and development within an integrated treatment model. Provides clinical supervision and support to staff. Master?s level preferred must have CADC II. Essential duties and responsibilities: 1. Conduct interviews to assess clients need for treatment. 2. Refer clients to appropriate treatment programs for follow-up care. 3. Participate in direct treatment of clients by attending weekly case coordination meetings team meetings in order to initiate individual treatment plans for clients. 4. Maintain clinical records on client's progress. 5. Work as team members with staff in other parts of 12th Ave 6. Facilitate Groups as Scheduled 7. Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed. 8. Participate in setting goals and objectives for program and facilitating the achievement of those goals. 9. Evaluate progress and modifying processes as needed to maintain treatment model and efficacy. 10. Provides individual and group clinical supervision. 11. Other duties as assigned. Skills & Abilities: 1. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in counseling techniques with individuals and groups. 2. Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups. 3. Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities. 4. Ability to apply principles learned to new situations. Ability to learn new skills. 5. Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude. 6. Demonstrated knowledge of community and social agencies. 7. Knowledge of chemical dependency and treatment methods. 8. Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks. 9. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 10. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines. 11. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 12. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Minimum qualifications: Must have a Masters in Behavioral Health field and three years of paid full-time experience in the social services field with a minimum of two years of direct alcohol and other drug counseling experience. 1. If a recovering chemically dependent person, must have sufficiently stabilized sobriety with a minimum of three years clean and sober. 2. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 3. Must generally have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, with reasonable or no accommodation. 4. Must adhere to all Agency policies, including but not limited to, non-discrimination, safety, drug and alcohol-free workplace and harassment-free workplace. 5. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants must submit a Central City Concern employment application to be considered for this position which can be obtained at www.centralcityconcern.org. Applicants may include a cover letter and resume. Apply by mail or fax Register to View ), or in person at Central City Concern, 232 NW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209. Application email: Register to View Current CCC employees must submit an Internal Employment Application, available at the main office. More information at www.centralcityconcern.org. Date Open: 2-18-10 Date Closed: 3-17-10 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Reference # 10-41 Revised

Job Title: Adolescent & Family Counselor II, Full Time, Temporary (676) Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: February 28, 2010 Morrison Child and Family Services Celebrating over 60 years of serving our community! Visit us at www.morrisonkids.org ___________________________________________ ADOLESCENT & FAMILY COUNSELOR II TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER- NE PORTLAND __________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY: The Adolescent and Family Counselor II position is responsible for maintaining co-occurring disorder client caseload and providing family therapy per program policies and guidelines while utilizing best practices in alcohol and drug treatment and mental health services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: ? Master?s degree in related field required. ? CADC application required within 3 months of employment and licensing required within two years of employment. ? Minimum of two years experience in intensive treatment setting is preferred ? Minimum of two years working with families is preferred. ? Minimum of two years alcohol and drug treatment experience is preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ? Bilingual/bicultural skills in English and Spanish preferred. ? Values working in a multicultural/diverse work environment. ? Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a broad variety of people including clients, staff, supervisors and management. ? Ability to work effectively as a team member. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and the community. ? Ability to work with ATOD issues. ? Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. ? Ability to remain calm and emotionally available in an environment serving severely troubled youth. ? Ability to exercise tact and discretion while working and interacting with others. ? Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, substance abuse and dependence, delinquency and related interventions. ? Individual, group and family therapy skills required. ? Effectively monitor safety and demonstrate group management skills and effectively de-escalate potentially chaotic or volatile situations. ? Organizational and leadership skills required. ? Openness to feedback and supervision. ? Ability to regularly attend scheduled shift, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: ? May involve irregular work hours, including some evenings and weekends, and including on call emergency phone coverage. ? Blood borne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment. ? Must pass a criminal history check. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: ? Email a cover letter and resume to Register to View and put job code ?ATTN: AFC-RAD-676" in the subject line of your email. Using this job code will insure that your email will be directed to the correct hiring manager. No phone calls please. ? Alternative: Fax your cover letter/resume to Morrison Child and Family Services at Register to View ?ATTN: AFC-RAD-676" ? To be considered for this position you must follow this application procedure and you must meet all position qualifications/requirements. No Phone Calls Please. Position Open Until Filled. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: COUNSELOR (EXEMPT) Company: Peace Health Location: Eugene, OR Description: Masters or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, or related field required. License in related field preferred. Provide assessment of patient needs based on presenting concerns. Provide ongoing group and individual counseling services in cooperation with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Also prefer experience in social work to enable cross training as MSW Care Manager.

Job Title: Faculty Counselor Company: Location: Salem, OR Description: Lane Community CollegeEugene, ORFaculty Counselor Notification: Lane Community College, a comprehensive community college in beautiful Eugene, Oregon, has begun the search for a qualified Faculty Counselor.The college offers a wide variety of instructional programs including transfer credit programs, professional technical degree and certificate programs, continuing education noncredit courses, programs in English as a Second Language and International ESL, GED programs, and customized training for local businesses. Classes are offered at several locations, and online classes and telecourses are also available. More than 36,000 students take credit or noncredit classes at Lane each year. Lane has the third largest enrollment of the 17 community colleges in Oregon. Lane serves a 4,600 square mile area from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean (this is an area larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined).Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College, and in 2000 was selected by the league as one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America for its outstanding record of achievement and innovation in improving learning. Lane is deeply committed to learning, diversity, collaboration and partnership, integrity, accessibility, and sustainability.__________As a vibrant educational institution, Lane is continuing to attract and retain a diverse student population. We are seeking qualified staff and educators to meet this need. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate active dedication to enhancing diversity and the role-modeling of cultural competency. Bilingual skills in Asian and Spanish languages are strongly desired.__________Department: Counseling Posting Number: 0600587 Classification: Faculty Applications for this position will be accepted until 9:30 PM Pacific on the closing date listed below.See 'Applicant Instructions' for information on how to apply to this posting. Anticipated Start Date: On or about July 2010 Salary/Wage: Annual Salary/Wage Range: $45,247 - $60,743 per academic year Salary/Compensation Statement: In addition to salary, Excellent Benefits Package visit www.lanecc.edu/hr/benefits for more information.All employees are compensated through electronic direct deposit. Grant Statement: This position is contingent upon funding FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Contracted Faculty Position Status: Permanent Annual Schedule: 175 Day (Academic Year) To apply please visit: http://jobs.lanecc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51443 Closing Date: 03-24-2010Applicant Pool: No EDUCATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field with graduate course work in Counseling Theory, Career Development, and supervised internship is required. Such training must include a significant component of counseling practice under professional supervision. Preferred Education Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or related field, and/or with licensure in a clinical field. EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Experience Three (3) years working with students or prospective students providing the following: career, personal, and academic counseling in an individual, group, or educational setting. Preferred Experience Multicultural experience - specific focus working with African American, Asian American, Latino(a), and/or Native American populations. Stronger preference with bilingual proficiency in Spanish. Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Multicultural and/or Spanish/Asian bilingual ability are preferred. A demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity is expected. Equivalency Statement: Position Purpose: Provide teaching, career and personal counseling, and academic advising services to Lane Community College students and prospective students. Serve as a member of an integrated instructional, counseling and advising team that provides services to academic divisions at the College and to undeclared and general transfer students through the Counseling and Advising Center. Counselors' team and teaching assignments may change to best meet the needs of the students and the College. The assignment for this position may be to an instructional department or division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide services, including career and personal counseling, to a diverse student population.*Provide educational and retention/personal counseling in individual and group settings to enhance student success.*Teach Human Development courses, such as: Human Relations at Work; College Success; Coping with Stress and Depression; Lift Transitions; Career and Life Planning; and Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors; with an integrated psycho-educational, holistic approach.*Participate in the development of diversity-based curriculum and in Department and College diversity initiatives.*Maintain appropriate written documentation, record keeping, and data collection.*Provide academic advising, including assisting students to develop academic plans for certificate, associate degree, and transfer programs.*Utilize and accurately interpret testing and assessment instruments associated with counseling, career development, and academic advising services.*Provide crisis intervention and referral services as needed.*Serve as a liaison between the Counseling Department and academic departments, divisions, the community, and other assigned work groups.*Work with students and/or staff in a manner that is respectful, ethical, effective, and productive within College and counseling confidentiality guidelines. Ensure such practice is done regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.*Work within the College's and the Counseling Department's vision, mission, goals, values and strategic directions.*Actively collaborate in the development and implementation of student success and retention delivery models, curriculum and activities. Participate in redesign efforts to improve student engagement and persistence.*Work towards the continuous improvement of orientation, advising, retention counseling, and human development instruction.*Effectively assess student learning, and develop appropriate recommendations to promote student success.*Demonstrate understanding of instructional technology and how it is used to help the institution and the department accomplish its mission in supporting student success.OTHER FUNCTIONS:*Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Department activities and programs to improve student success and retention, as well as maintain quality-counseling services.*Serve as a process consultant to organizational groups within the College, as well as actively participate on College and community committees and task forces.*Continue to work on own professional growth and development to enhance and refine skills and knowledge.*Assist with the supervision and training of masters and doctoral level students.*Perform other duties as assigned.DiversityDemonstrate Lane's core value of Diversity by modeling and ensuring diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing and welcoming of cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:Counseling (e.g., retention/personal, career development, crisis intervention) and advising principles, theories

Job Title: Counselor (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Company: Location: Salem, OR Description: Opportunity for independent practice or possible employed position LCSW, LPC, LMFT, COUNSELOR Unique opportunity for an independent practitioner for outpatient counseling in Salem. I am interested in expanding my busy psychiatric practice in Salem by creating a collaborative relationship with a licensed counselor in Salem, Oregon. I would provide ongoing support, referral base, and medication management for adult and geriatric patients. The position could be as an independent practice with shared space, and full administrative support, or possibly an employed position. If interested please call my office at Register to View or you can e-mail a CV to Register to View

Job Title: Alcohol and drug counselor Company: Location: Medford, OR Description: Full time position available for a substance abuse counselor. Must have certification (CADC) or ready to test within six months. Some experience working with clients with substance abuse problems required. We have a small office with a friendly atmosphere. If interested call Register to View and ask for Becky Johnson or fax resume to Register to View .