Counselor III (HOPE) #58427 $28.40+

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including:

Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck

Financial protection- life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

Retirement security- 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation

Work-life balance- a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third

Upfront sick leave- 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1

Paid holidays- 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them

Student loan forgiveness- As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Additional perks- flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date: 11/21/2025

Position Summary: The Counselor III provides compassionate and trauma-informed mental health and addiction counseling services. This position will primarily serve clients who have been referred through the HOPE Program.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field is required.
• Ability to register with MHACBO as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-R) or ability to obtain and maintain active status with an eligible state licensing board.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in substance abuse counseling preferred. Experience in mental health counseling and provision of clinical services for persons with dual diagnoses.
• Skilled in provision of individual and group counseling using respect and compassion.
• Knowledge of criminal behavior and at-risk populations.
• Knowledge of engagement challenges with a mandated population and skills to engage mandated clients.
• Experience in mental health counseling and clinical services for persons with dual diagnoses.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Mission-focused and passionate, with an emphasis on serving high-risk populations using evidence-based practices.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to write accurate and concise reports using an electronic medical record while meeting tight deadlines.
• Well-developed clinical documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Highest level of ethical and professional standards.
• High level of cultural competence.
• Computer literate - functional ability with Word, Outlook Express and electronic medical records.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally informed individual and group counseling congruent with Outpatient treatment phases and client clinical needs. Maintain fidelity to treatment models.

• Conduct substance abuse and mental health assessments and clinical evaluations using standardized instruments, ASAM and DSM criteria.
• Write and maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation including progress notes, treatment plans, court reports, assessments and summaries, contact logs and termination summaries.
• Abide by policies and procedures and all relevant state and federal treatment regulations and standards.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications; participate in required training as needed.
• Participate with team members (clinical, administrative and VOA) in a manner that contributes to healthy team functioning.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in Counseling Meetings, Group Supervision, Dual Diagnosis Group Supervision, and individual clinical supervision.
• Assist in program development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory: There are no supervisory duties with this position.

Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand; walk, sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  
  
• Environmental Conditions: Works in a professional office setting with moderate light and temperature. Frequent meetings outside of the office, or other VOA facilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position; 40 hrs. per week; Monday - Friday, may include some evening hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive light of all responsibilities and activities required for this position.

I acknowledge and agree that this job description accurately reflects my duties and expected hours of work for the position of Counselor III.