Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with ability to obtain a CADC certification, to work as a member of an integrated behavioral health team providing treatment for adults with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental illness. Duties will include conducting annual assessments, diagnosing, individual service planning, direct treatment, case management, accurate documentation and records maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Saturdays may be included in the work schedule. This position provides a great opportunity for professional development and advancement in clinical skills.

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• At least one year of experience working in a behavioral or mental health environment.
  • Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
• Must have a current CADC certificate, or the ability to obtain one within one year of starting.

Preference will be given to those applicants with training and experience in evidence-based practices, and experience providing intensive mental health and addictions services in a community-based setting. Experience working with co-occurring disorders is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate must have an NPI number or the ability to obtain one upon employment. Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.

The Candidate:

Do you have experience in Evidence-Based Practices, substance abuse treatment, criminality, and trauma-informed care and a working knowledge of community behavioral health?

Are you able to:

• Engage with, and understand the behavior of, people under stress.
• Develop collaborative relationships with clients, their families, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, public and private administrators, Certified Recovery Mentors, and the community in general.
• Interpret community mental health and chemical dependence services.
• Prepare concise, complete clinical documentation, and other data recording.

If you have excellent communication and listening skills, computer proficiency, and are dependable, self-directed, and detail-oriented, please join our team!

We are looking for someone who can work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. You must have excellent personal boundaries, organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to strict timelines.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

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