Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) Counselor

Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) Counselor

21 Nov 2024
Oregon, Eugene, 97401 Eugene USA

Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) Counselor

The Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) and OSLC Developments, Inc. (ODI) are strongly committed to eliminating the disproportionate harms inflicted upon marginalized individuals - including people of color, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

20-40 hours per week

The number of hours per week will be determined at the time of hiring and is based on the applicant’s preference.

CADC and/or QMHA eligible pay range: $22.23-$24.56/hour

QMHP eligible pay range: $25.58-$31.63/hour

The AFS Clinic is seeking Counselors to join a dynamic and friendly team. Our counselors work directly in local high schools, providing substance use and mental health services. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in educational settings and research environments. There is an emphasis on training, supervision, and professional development for this position. Applicants without a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification will be trained and supported to achieve these certifications as a benefit of employment. Similarly, applicants who meet eligibility criteria for the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification will be trained and supported to receive that certification as a benefit of employment.

Requirements:

CADC and QMHA Eligible (see https://www.mhacbo.org/en/certifications/ )

o Bachelor’s degree with coursework appropriate to the position OR 3-years related experience in related field required or equivalent combination of training and experience appropriate to the position

QMHP Eligible (see https://www.mhacbo.org/en/certifications/ )

o Master’s degree with major course work in Counseling, Marriage and Family, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or a related field.

Valid Driver's License

What we are looking for:

Experience working in school settings and/or working with adolescents

Experience with a behavioral approach to treatment

Flexibility in regard to work schedule (flexible weekday hours during usual school hours)

Experience implementing evidence-based or protocol-driven treatment

Demonstrated skill organizing and communicating (verbal, written, and interpersonal)

Initiative to accomplish project tasks as needed and to apply skills and knowledge to new applications

Job Duties:

Delivers cognitive-behavioral interventions to adolescents with substance use and/or mental health problems

Provides case management services, such as connecting families with needed resources, working with teachers or school officials, etc.

Develops comprehensive treatment plans

Works effectively in a team environment, requiring participatory decision-making/cooperative interactions among employees

Completes clinical documentation using an electronic health record system in a timely manner.

Benefits at OSLC/ODI?

We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to Hourly-with-Benefits and Salaried team members:

Health, Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) plan with 4% employer contribution and additional 2% match

Vacation time: up to 11 days 1st year, 15 days 2nd year, and 21 days for more than 2 years maximum

Sick time: up to 12 days per year

Bereavement Leave: up to 10 days

Holidays: 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

benefited employees who work an average of 17.5 hours per week

benefited employees must work an average of 24 hour per week to be eligible for this benefit

Non-benefited Hourly employees are eligible for paid sick time based on the number of hours worked.

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive. For a complete job description and to apply go to https://www.oslc.org/careers. See: Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) Counselor. In addition, please provide a cover letter and current resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

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