Substance Use Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient MAT, No Weekends in Portland, OR, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Semi-Annual Bonus Program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Employer-paid clinical supervision
  • Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited CEUs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Portland, OR, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention and case management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Oregon CADC-R or higher certification and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings is required, with a preference for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingMedication-Assisted TreatmentTreatment PlanningCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingRelapse PreventionClinical Documentation

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center

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Portland, Oregon

Benefits & Perks

Semi-Annual Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer-paid clinical supervision
Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited CEUs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student loan forgiveness through HRSA (site-dependent)