Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are currently seeking Residential Counselors to work at our adult residential treatment facility. We are seeking individuals passionate about supporting adults in early recovery.

Residential Counselors (RCs) play an integral role in Fora Health Residential Program by providing oversight and support to patients. The RC is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment for our patients, demonstrating healthy models of communication, ethics, and professional boundaries. Responsibilities include administering medication and assisting with day-to-day activities. Duties also include monitoring the behavior of our patients and intervening when necessary. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills, be organized, show attention to detail, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills, be organized, show attention to detail, communicate effectively, and have the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Flexibility, organization, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working in a residential setting and/or in a caregiving position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field.
• Knowledge of substance-use & mental health disorders, intervention strategies and trauma-informed care.
• Bi-cultural and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (shift differential paid for employees with bilingual Spanish skills).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position generally works in an indoor office environment with infrequent travel between sites and/or off-site for meetings and/or trainings, or to special events.
• Office and team workspace is shared with other team members
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections, including tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV for which personal protective equipment is provided.
• Possible exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized, disabled or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families.

HOURS AND PAY

We are hiring for full-time, part-time, and on-call positions. All shifts available including day, swing, nights, and weekends available. The hourly rate for this position is $19.45-$23.03 (depending upon experience). This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation.

SIGNING BONUS
To welcome you to our team and show our commitment to your success, we are offering a signing bonus of $1,000! This bonus will be paid upon successful completion of probationary period.

LOCATION

This position is an on-site position at our SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon. 

ABOUT FORA HEALTH

Looking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!

Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum:

1. Have knowledge of substance use disorders.
2. Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
3. Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people.
4. Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care.
5. Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners.

BENEFITS

• Regence BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
• 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
• 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
• 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
• One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
• Online education tools for CEUs
• Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
• Employee referral bonus
• Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
• Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
• Free parking at our two facilities

Employees may be eligible for education grants:

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
• NURSE Corps
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety upon hire.

Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

Job Tags

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