Drug & Alcohol Counselor - Adult Outpatient
Listed compensation
$55k-$77k
Listing transparency5 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a qualified Drug & Alcohol Counselor to join their team! This position works Monday-Friday.
The Drug & Alcohol Counselor provides direct client services, including screenings, assessments, evaluating level of care, diagnose for substance use criteria, screen for mental health symptoms, refer, treatment plan and document appropriately. The Counselor will provide counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and work with those participating in outpatient programs.
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* MHACBO Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, or III status or equivalent
Primary Responsibilities
* Complete ASAM assessment to determine appropriate treatment plan
* Facilitates groups using education, discussion and group process. Focus on emotional / social / and family issues relevant to clients suffering with substance use disorders
* Complete client documentation in a timely manner. Documentation to be completed within client’s EMR
* Provide regular status reports to referral sources and community partners. Unscheduled phone calls and emails may need to be sent/responded to referral sources and community partners
* Some departments may require participating in the collection of UAs, utilizing agency protocol.
* Participates in clinical supervision, including group and individual observation, QA review of documentation, and personal goal tracking highlighted in yearly evaluation. Attends minimum of 2 hours individual or group supervision per month
Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org [www.adaptoregon.org].
We Offer
* 100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance, cash waiver available
* Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
* 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
* In-house training, on-site professional development, and annual allowance for external training
* Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance, when applicable
* Clinical supervision towards licensure is available
Our priority is to be a workplace that offers employees a rewarding work-life and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 and 2025!
Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans. Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.
For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please call (541) 672-2691 and ask for our Talent Acquisition team.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides direct client services including screenings, assessments, and treatment planning for individuals with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include facilitating educational groups and maintaining timely documentation within the EMR system.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Drug & Alcohol Counselor - Adult Outpatient at ADAPT a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 76 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Adapt ranks #13 of 31 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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