Medicine Wheel Recovery Services’ core team is a group of professionals with a variety of skills, but despite coming
from a diverse background, every team member shares a passion for helping others to achieve wellness. Medicine
Wheel Recovery Services is built on a foundation of respect, diversity, culture, and collaboration. We invite you to
explore our website and discover more about our agency, who we are and what we do. If you are interested in
applying for one of our open positions please complete the application located at the bottom of this page.
Please submit a cover letter, the application and your resume via the email link below or email directly
to hr@medicinewheelrecoveryservices.org for consideration. Please do not come into the office to request
an application or check on the status of one submitted as this disrupts the services we are providing.
Thank you for your consideration in this, it is very much appreciated!
from a diverse background, every team member shares a passion for helping others to achieve wellness. Medicine
Wheel Recovery Services is built on a foundation of respect, diversity, culture, and collaboration. We invite you to
explore our website and discover more about our agency, who we are and what we do. If you are interested in
applying for one of our open positions please complete the application located at the bottom of this page.
Please submit a cover letter, the application and your resume via the email link below or email directly
to hr@medicinewheelrecoveryservices.org for consideration. Please do not come into the office to request
an application or check on the status of one submitted as this disrupts the services we are providing.
Thank you for your consideration in this, it is very much appreciated!
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Mental Health Supervisor
$5,000 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE!!! RELOCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!!!
At Medicine Wheel Recovery Services you are joining a team and organization that is continuing to grow and evolve. Here you will find treatment that has heart and is built upon the foundation of dignity and respect for every person. Our Vision, Mission and Purpose are weaved throughout our agency and staff so that the treatment we provide on a daily basis assists individuals to "Rise and Thrive." You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about behavioral healthcare and giving back to the recovery community.
Summary:
The Mental Health Supervisor works collaboratively with the MH team and with service recipients to identify needs through assessment, and to create a plan of action to guide treatment activities. The Mental Health Supervisor uses multiple evidence based and best practices and interventions to facilitate treatment goal achievement. The Mental Health Supervisor provides all supervision of the MH team and reviews each MH assessment and services plan of licensed staff, and signs all documentation for non-licensed staff working to accumulate hours towards licensure.
***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with MWRS policy and w/the Indian Preference Act
(Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).***
Position Duties:
Qualifications:
This job description is a summary of the basic duties and qualifications and is not an all-inclusive list of the required responsibilities, skills, or requirements needed to successfully maintain this position with MWRS. All MWRS employees are required to be adaptable, as we reserve the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. All employees receive support and supervision in performance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
$5,000 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE!!! RELOCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!!!
At Medicine Wheel Recovery Services you are joining a team and organization that is continuing to grow and evolve. Here you will find treatment that has heart and is built upon the foundation of dignity and respect for every person. Our Vision, Mission and Purpose are weaved throughout our agency and staff so that the treatment we provide on a daily basis assists individuals to "Rise and Thrive." You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about behavioral healthcare and giving back to the recovery community.
Summary:
The Mental Health Supervisor works collaboratively with the MH team and with service recipients to identify needs through assessment, and to create a plan of action to guide treatment activities. The Mental Health Supervisor uses multiple evidence based and best practices and interventions to facilitate treatment goal achievement. The Mental Health Supervisor provides all supervision of the MH team and reviews each MH assessment and services plan of licensed staff, and signs all documentation for non-licensed staff working to accumulate hours towards licensure.
***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with MWRS policy and w/the Indian Preference Act
(Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).***
Position Duties:
- Completes initial assessments, and regularly reassesses participants for progress.
- Supports and demonstrates program efforts to provide high-quality, culturally responsive health services to the Native and local communities.
- Reviews all assessments completed by other providers.
- Participates in professional/cultural development activities.
- Engages participants in a collaboration to create an individualized service plan (compliant with Federal/State requirements) which identifies goals and methods of achievement, and regularly evaluates for progress.
- Provides individual, group, and family therapy utilizing various psychological techniques and therapeutic framework that emphasizes a holistic approach to care.
- Reviews all mental health service plans and crisis plans.
- Provides crisis intervention services and interventions; creates safety plans with at-risk participants, and helps participants identify additional supports to maintain personal safety.
- Provides referrals and resources for participants to psychiatrists, medical providers, or other psychological providers to address additional participant needs.
- Collaborates with community partners and provides appropriate referrals for participants to needed resources.
- Organizes curriculum and learning material for group sessions and facility activities.
- Maintains all documentation in accordance with Federal and State laws and participates in internal audits to ensure quality and fidelity.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and appropriateness and supports participant spirituality.
- Provides coverage when there are absences, or the agency has other service needs (occasional service outside of regular business hours).
- Attends all staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- Provides supervision, including development planning and activities.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or psychiatric nursing.
- Must be licensed as an LCSW or LPC
- Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred. Experience with and knowledge of culturally responsive practice methods also preferred.
- Must understand the Disease Model of substance abuse; must understand the impact of trauma on behavioral and mental health.
- CADC certification preferred.
- Must understand and thoroughly apply the applicable Code of Ethics as per education and licensure.
- Must have the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with service recipients, co-workers, and the community.
- Must be able to work collaboratively with team members, participants, and the community.
- Must treat others with empathy, dignity and respect at all times.
- If recovering, must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, DMV check, and pre-employment drug testing.
- Must be able to pass random drug screening throughout time of employment.
This job description is a summary of the basic duties and qualifications and is not an all-inclusive list of the required responsibilities, skills, or requirements needed to successfully maintain this position with MWRS. All MWRS employees are required to be adaptable, as we reserve the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. All employees receive support and supervision in performance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health/Dental insurance
- Holiday & Vacation PTO
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Bonuses
- Supportive and creative work environment
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call occasionally possible
- St. Helens, OR. 97051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Master's (Required)
- Mental health counseling: 2 years (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Substance Abuse Counselor
!!!SIGN-ON INCENTIVE!!! RELOCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!!!
Summary:
The Substance Abuse Counselor works collaboratively with service recipients to identify needs through assessment, and to create a plan of action to guide treatment activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor uses multiple evidence based and best practices and interventions to facilitate treatment goal achievement.
***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with MWRS policy and w/the Indian Preference Act
(Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).***
Position Duties:
- Completes screening to determine appropriateness for services.
- Completes initial assessments, and regularly reassesses participants for progress.
- Maintains a caseload of service recipients as the primary provider.
- Engages participants in a collaboration to create an individualized service plan (compliant with Federal/State requirements) which identifies goals and methods of achievement, and regularly evaluates for progress.
- Provides individual therapy sessions to each participant on assigned caseload.
- Provides case management services as needed for assigned service recipients.
- Collaborates with community partners and provides appropriate referrals for participants to needed resources.
- Facilitates assigned group sessions, and providing documentation for each session.
- Organizes curriculum and learning material for group sessions and facility activities.
- Provides education about self-help groups and the recovery community
- Completes reporting for referents on a timely basis, and works collaboratively with referents in service planning.
- Collaborates with each participant on creation of a personalized relapse prevention plan and a discharge plan
- Maintains all documentation in accordance with Federal and State laws, and participates in internal audits to ensure quality and fidelity.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and appropriateness, and supports participant spirituality.
- Provides coverage when there are absences or the agency has other service needs (occasional service outside of regular business hours).
- Attends all staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- Participates in supervision, including development planning and activities.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required.
- Must be at least a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, with at least two years’ experience as a substance abuse counselor.
- Must understand the Disease Model of substance abuse; must understand the impact of trauma on behavioral and mental health.
- Must have experience and knowledge of working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system
- Must demonstrate knowledge about self-help and community support programs
- Must understand and thoroughly apply the MHACBO Code of Ethics and other relevant codes of ethics as per education and license.
- Must have the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with service recipients, co-workers, and the community.
- Must be able to work collaboratively with team members, participants, and the community.
- Must treat others with empathy, dignity and respect at all times.
- If recovering, must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, DMV check, and pre-employment drug testing.
- Must be able to pass random drug screening throughout time of employment.
This job description is a summary of the basic duties and qualifications and is not an all-inclusive list of the required responsibilities, skills, or requirements needed to successfully maintain this position with MWRS. All MWRS employees are required to be adaptable, as we reserve the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. All employees receive support and supervision in performance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: D.O.E.
Benefits:
- Health/Dental insurance
- Holiday & Vacation PTO
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Bonuses
- Supportive and creative work environment
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call occasionally possible
- St. Helens, OR. 97051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required
- Must be at least a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (or equivalent transfer from another state), with at least two years’ experience as a substance abuse counselor
- Driver's License (Required)
This Agency is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability.
We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this agency depends solely on your qualifications.
EOE:
Within scope of Indian Preference all candidates receive equal consideration.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act
(Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).
We encourage applications from those in recovery, but we require 2+ years of continuous sobriety.
A DHS criminal background investigation is conducted on all new employees and a drug screening.
Convictions are evaluated for each position and are not necessarily disqualifying.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability.
We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this agency depends solely on your qualifications.
EOE:
Within scope of Indian Preference all candidates receive equal consideration.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act
(Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).
We encourage applications from those in recovery, but we require 2+ years of continuous sobriety.
A DHS criminal background investigation is conducted on all new employees and a drug screening.
Convictions are evaluated for each position and are not necessarily disqualifying.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.