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Our positions are eligible for a generous benefits program including medical, dental, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer matching, and up to 4 weeks paid time off in the first year. Employees also receive priority consideration for career advancement opportunities as well as professional development training and support.

Full Time and Part Time Positions available 

Day Shifts, No weekends
Contact licensed medical professional (LMP) for newly admitted patients, reporting medical status and requesting individual medication orders as appropriate for program.
Monitor patient medical status, measure patient vital signs and perform other routine medical procedures; maintain up to date documentation of observations and evaluations in patient electronic medical record.
Follow protocols as established by LMP.
Administer and review PPD (Tuberculosis testing for purified protein derivative).
Perform patient care activities within scope, according to licensed medical professional’s patient care instructions, medication orders, and other established patient care orders.
Collect urinalysis sample, perform rapid toxicology screening, and collect blood samples according to established policies.
Safely dispense medication as prescribed and continue to monitor patient for potential side effects.
Evaluate and assess medical stability of established patients within program expectations and professional scope, identifying any special needs or circumstances that require licensed medical professional notification.
Recognize and initiate appropriate response to crisis or emergency situations. Lift patient if necessary for safety.
Requirements

Current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure. Completion of an accredited nursing education program that includes at least 500 hours of direct patient contact.
Current Oregon or Washington driver’s license.
Crisis prevention certification (such as CPI) within six months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within one month of hire.
All CODA facilities are drug-free and smoke-free worksites. Employees may not be serving any supervised parole or probation. Individuals in recovery must have a minimum of two years in recovery post-treatment to be considered for employment.

CODA is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

We envision communities in which substance abuse and mental health conditions are recognized as public health issues that are preventable and treatable, where people in recovery are valued and treated with dignity and respect.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team as Senior Clinical Manager of CODA’s Opioid Treatment Programs. Under the guidance of the Senior Direction, you would manage CODA’s Seaside Opioid Treatment Program operations utilizing effective leadership that motivates, inspires, and supports staff to quality outcomes.

If you are an experienced leader in the field of addiction recovery, we want to meet you!

This role provides quality individual and group supervision to developing professionals including CADC-I level counselors. Ensures quality of services, promotes agency adopted evidence based practices and fidelity to supported methodology and protocols. Lead staff in creating a recovery environment that is trauma informed and patient centered, and ensure staff work collaboratively to understand the community in which they are working, and are knowledgeable regarding local resources & community partnerships. 

This position has input into issues regarding the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, coaching, corrective action, oversight, training and termination

Required certifications and licenses:

CADC II or equivalent and/or LCSW, or LPC required within 24 months of hire.
Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License
 Required education and experience:

Masters Degree from nationally accredited school in a human services discipline
Six years experience in the social services field with
Four years of direct behavioral health counseling and two years of post-graduate clinical experience in a community behavioral health treatment setting.
Four years supervisory experience.

CODA, Inc. a non-profit organization offering competitive wages within the industry and a very comprehensive and generous benefits package. Enjoy 4 weeks paid time off in your first year plus 7 yearly paid holidays, employer sponsored life and disability insurance, 4% employer matching on 401k investments, and affordable medical plans starting at $20 per month with a $3900 stipend to cover medical expenses each plan year. Loan forgiveness programs may also be available in some positions.

We are currently looking for a Recovery Mentor to join our outpatient opioid treatment program team in Seaside. This position will work Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm.

The Opiate Treatment Program Peer Recovery Mentor collaborates with counseling and nursing teams to provide recovery support services for patients in the Opiate Treatment Program (OTP) milieu.  This role helps to ensure the clinic environment is safe for all patients through milieu monitoring. Focuses on the engagement of patients to improve retention and motivation towards recovery goals. Promotes a “recovery through community” culture.

Essential functions:

Monitor clinic lobby (and external surroundings) to discourage loitering and ensure appropriate patient behavior, documenting concerns and notifying supervisor as needed.
Advise Treatment Team members of observations of patient behaviors that are concern related to participation in treatment. Document such concerns on Incident Report when directed by a supervisor. 
Respond to emergencies per site procedures.
Assist in training and onboarding Security Team.
Teach and model positive recovery behaviors while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals and organizations in the recovery community.
Apply motivational techniques and case management to promote engagement and retention in treatment.
Provide services that are family and community oriented, person centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed.
Provide case management, resource information and referral services.
Provide assertive coordination of care with adjunct medical and other community service providers.
Provide timely, accurate and complete medical record documentation.
Participate in Multidisciplinary meetings pertaining to patient behavior support planning.
Requirements

Must meet MHACBO’s (Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) definition of a person in recovery from a substance use disorder as it relates to the recovery mentor certification.
Obtain a Certified Recovery Mentor Certification with MHACBO within six month of hire
High school diploma or GED.
Additional coursework, training, or work experience in substance abuse or detoxification.
A minimum of one year work experience in a clinical, medical, residential, or similar work environment as a member of a work team.

An ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills:

Ability to establish rapport quickly, maintain appropriate boundaries, and remain nonjudgmental to patients.

Ability to be attentive to and identify high risk situations, communicating with the appropriate channels in a timely manner.

Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining client confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License.
Benefits:

This position is eligible for a generous benefits program including medical, dental, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer matching, up to 4 weeks paid time off in the first year, and extensive professional development and training. Employees also receive priority consideration for career advancement opportunities. .

All CODA facilities are drug-free and smoke-free worksites. Employees may not be serving any supervised parole or probation. 

CODA is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.