Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment Counselor

About the Agency

Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community. Willamette Family is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), noting that we meet or exceed the national standards for excellence in behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Assessment Counselor position is full-time (40 hours/ week) and in-person. Position is located at our Willamette Family Downtown Treatment facility in Eugene, OR!

The Assessment/Entry and Engagement Counselor is responsible for collecting and compiling sufficient information to assess and determine the appropriate need for services, document the results of findings, initiate referrals, and engage individuals in services. Assurance of legal and ethical standards. Overall assurance that service delivery is consistent with the agency’s mission.

This position will be cross-trained with other department positions. Duties may include performing functions of other positions on any given workday such as intake and customer service.

Shift & Days

Monday through Friday, 12:00pm to 8:30pm

Compensation

Starting wage: $26.57 / hour

Employee Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, Vision, life, and Supplemental insurance options
• Healthcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Savings with company match

Robust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees

Training and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support and more!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• CADC I Certification or Above, CADC- R Candidates close to certifying may be considered.
• High school / GED Completion

Willamette Family Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background check conducted by the Department of Human Services Background Check Unit
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Including THC)

Effective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required 12 month waiting period before former clients can apply for employment. This policy is in place to ensure professional boundaries and avoid potential conflicts of interest. Your response will not impact your eligibility beyond this requirement, and all information will remain confidential.