Job Summary

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the operation, direction, and evaluation of substance use disorder services occurring for individuals engaged with Benton County Services. Plays a key role in coordination of all, alcohol/drug treatment and specialty behavioral health strategies for behavioral health education, prevention and service delivery. Works in concert and collaboration with the Behavioral Health leadership team and service providers to ensure service and operational standards are met.

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Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
  • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
  • After 6 months of employment:
  • The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free wellness and assistance program that pays YOU!
  • We want to help you be your best self. Join county groups and competitions and get money added to your paycheck for taking care of yourself! Earn up to $240 a year in quarterly and yearly health incentives!
  • Participate in drawings for fun prizes like exercise equipment, smart watches, and more!
  • Get free legal and financial counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program, Canopy.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • $74,514 to $111,769.
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6 month probationary period, depending on starting salary and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
  • For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@co.benton.or.us

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• 5 years of professional work experience in Behavioral Health
  • 2 years or 4,000 hours of supervised experience in SUD counseling
  • 2 years of which are managerial or supervisory experience
    • Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. There is no substitute for the supervisory experience.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Special Requirements:

• Holds current CADC.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Benton County requires all Health Services and Clinic employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer.

The Ideal Candidate

• Acts in an honest and trustworthy manner; accepting personal responsibility for choices and actions.
• Has the ability to engage clients collaboratively in ways that strengthen a person’s motivation and commitment to change.
• Has experience working with and an understanding of addiction.
• Has a working knowledge of clinical/therapeutic skills around Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Understands clinical documentation in Electronic Health Records and can contribute to an atmosphere of timely and high quality information.
• Maintains positive working relationships with landlords, property management companies and partners in the community that have shared goals.
• Actively and willingly collaborates with others in order to achieve results.
• Is resilient, setting and maintaining personal and professional boundaries in order to be of service to the organization and clients we serve.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages should include examples of your work experience that highlight qualifications for this position. Applications received without a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete. Please attach them in the “Resume / CV” section of the application.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.