Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor​/CADC

*** Up to $10,000 in Relocation Assistance Available ***

TITLE: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CADC-I, CADC-II, or CADC-III (or able to obtain)

LOCATION: Portland, OR

TERM/STATUS: Full-time Employee / FTE / W-2

COMPENSATION/PERKS: Compensation package includes…

• Relocation Assistance:
  Up to $10,000 available
• Competitive Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience and certification level
• Generous Paid Time Off: 4 weeks (20 days) PTO per year, with additional days earned for longevity
• Additional Paid Leave: 10 paid holidays + 2 personal holidays annually
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with outstanding employer contributions (6.25% match in year one, 8% in year two, and 10% in year three — fully vested from your first contribution)
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-Paid Protection:
  Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost to you

Our client is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to adults and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addictions. We hire people who are skilled and passionate to meet our mission through outcome-based strategies that support personal and community transformation.

As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland community. You will also be part of a treatment team that provides substance abuse treatment and case management. Our team addresses all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, physical health management, mental health management, DUII, and access to affordable housing, employment, and educational opportunities.

• Certification as a CADC I, II, or III
• Fluency in Spanish is a PLUS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
• Cultural competence, especially working with diverse populations
• Flexibility, resilience, and commitment to a mission-driven environment

• Perform assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment as needed
• Coordinate care with other service providers (medical, mental health, social)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and meet regulatory standards
• Possibly supervise or mentor junior staff or peer support
• Use motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and evidence-based practices
• Engage with clients in crisis or high-risk situations
• Maintain compliance with state/federal rules and confidentiality standards

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

Empowered Partnerships, LLC is a boutique recruitment agency based out of Colorado dedicated to providing superior staffing services within the Mental and Behavioral Health industry across the United States.

Our clients are equal-opportunity employers who are committed to diversity, valuing how we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.