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Chemical Dependency Counselor

  • Status: Collecting Resumes
  • Location: N Portland (Albina Site)
  • Program: Adult Addictions
  • Hours per Week: On Call

Provides intake assessments, individual/group alcohol and drug counseling, case management, gender specific groups, urinalysis collection, clinical documentation and coordinates with referral sources. CADC I or II required, BA or MA preferred. Experience with the cultural norms of the African American population, outpatient treatment, awareness of gender specific issues, and familiarity with the N/NE community and referral sources such as DHS, DUI courts, Mental Health and corrections. Knowledge of ASAM, OARS, evidence based practices, program compliance and quality assurance. Working knowledge of computer. Minimum of 2 years experience in the chemical dependency field. Potential for full time.

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Applying For a Job at LifeWorks NW

Resumes or applications are only accepted for open positions. You must specify in your cover letter or application the position for which you are applying.

To apply for a position on the LifeWorks NW team, please submit a cover letter and resume by one of the following:

Email: hr@lifeworksnw.org 

Fax: 503-690-9605

Mail:
LifeWorks NW
Attn: Human Resources
14600 NW Cornell Rd.
Portland, OR 97229

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If you are interested in more than one position, please send in your resume and cover letter for each, specifying the position for which you are applying.

What happens to your application?

Once our Human Resources staff receives your resume, it will be forwarded to the manager of the position for which you applied. If the manager feels you’re a good fit for the position, he or she will call you to schedule an interview.

A form letter confirming receipt of resumes will be sent to those applicants who submit resumes by mail and fax. Those who submit resumes by e-mail will receive an automatic email of acknowledgement. If you do not receive an acknowledgement through e-mail please check your spam file. Submissions through the website online system will see the Thank You webpage. Time frames for hiring vary; if you have received an acknowledgement, there is no need to call. We appreciate your patience.

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