Be Part of Our New Recovery Village Team — Make a Life-Saving Difference.

We’re building a top-tier clinical team of Substance Abuse Counselors who are passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.

Clinic Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 7-days a week. Let us know what days you are available to pick up shifts. Ideal candidates can work 1-2 weekdays and at least 1 weekend day. No evening shifts available.

Pay Ranges:

$33/hr and up. Hourly pay is based on education, certification, and years of certified experience.

At The Recovery Village Salem Drug and Alcohol Rehab, we firmly believe that any adult facing drug and alcohol addictions, along with co-occurring mental health conditions, can begin their path to recovery. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a wide range of rehab programs in a safe and supportive environment, with compassionate care provided by experienced medical and clinical professionals. Located in Salem, Oregon, our facility combines medical expertise with recreational therapies and mental health services in a welcoming setting. We proudly serve adults from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized treatment programs tailored to meet their unique needs.

Why Join Advanced Recovery Systems?

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a leading provider of integrated behavioral healthcare, with a mission to transform lives through compassionate, high-quality care. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

What sets us apart?

• Supportive leadership & strong team culture
• Cross-functional collaboration for holistic care
• Ability to be creative in curriculum
• Nationally recognized and expanding company
• Saving lives!

Benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy - up to $50k
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Free MDLive telehealth benefit
• Paid Time Off - Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick
• Employee Referral Bonus

Facility Address:

309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Job Responsibilities:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The primary duties include group therapy by providing comprehensive group therapy, creating evidence-based group curriculum, developing group curriculum, participating in treatment plans to ensure service delivery. Position will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director.
• Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content.
• Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment.
• Assesses patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders.
• Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Maintains positive relationships with all staff.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews.
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization.
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.
• Complete all required documentation as needed, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred. High School Diploma required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION DESIRED:

State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor’s level. CADC I,II, or III. QMHA or QMHP and willing to obtain a CADC. CPR-AED and First Aid certification required.

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills. Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws. Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards. Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.