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Alcohol & Drug Specialist

Compensation: $26 - $28/Hour

Northwest Family Services A&D Specialist works collaboratively with the Clackamas County Department of Human Services (DHS) team, serving parents with open Child Welfare cases where their substance use has been identified as a barrier to re-unification. A&D Specialist performs ASAM and resource referral for the client while acting as a subject matter expert in support of the DHS Child Welfare Team.
Date posted: 02/02/2026

What You'll Do

Primary Responsibilities

  • Incorporate a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
  • Provide mobile ASAM assessment and/or screening services, including but not limited to in-home, at the DHS office or partnering institutions.
  • Provide appropriate treatment recommendations and referrals to the client.
  • Provide crisis stabilization and bridge services in collaboration with the DHS team.
  • Prepare clients for transition into residential and recovery services.
  • Participate in clinical and program supervision as assigned.
  • Report subpoenas to Program Manager and respond as requested.
  • Meet in person with RST partners and DHS.

Who You Are

  • Have a CADC-I certification through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
  • Experience in substance use disorder treatment with demonstrable knowledge of ASAM assessment standards.
  • Working knowledge of the local community and SUD treatment agencies.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment. 

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle and a minimum level of insurance coverage for that vehicle.

Minimum Coverage Amount:

  • Personal liability insurance with $50,000 for bodily injury per person, with an aggregate of $100,000 per accident, or
  • $100,000 combined single limit (bodily injury and property damage combined)

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