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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor/Trainee with great perks of $2,500 hiring bonus!

Starting at $29.71 - $33.05/hour (D.O.E.) with great benefits package!

Join CCS's Counseling, Recover & Wellness (CReW) program which is a licensed community mental health and substance use disorder treatment program and provider of the King County Integrated Care Network (KC-ICN). Our collaborative team focuses on serving adults with mental illness and/or substance use disorders to help improve individuals’ quality of life. Range of services includes diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, peer support, case management, group counseling, skills training, care coordination, medication management, and psychoeducation. Services offered emphasize building collaborative relationships with the persons served as the first step towards lasting engagement in treatment. Our team was created out of the need for onsite supportive services in our agency's housing and shelter programs, and we adapt our services to best fit the unique needs of our clients in a variety of locations throughout King County. CReW is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all walks of life are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are looking for meaningful work, make a tangible difference, and drive positive change, find out more at: https://ccsww.org/careers/

How YOU can make a difference

The Substance Use Disorder Trainee/Counselor will be providing a range of counseling services including assessment and diagnosis, facilitation of treatment groups, individual counseling, case management services, coordination of care, and clinical documentation responsibilities for adults enrolled in treatment services.

*** You must hold a SUDP or SUDPT certification with WA State Dept. of Health, or ability to obtain DOH credential within first week of hire. ***

Work location & Schedule

• On-site Westlake in Seattle
• Full-time, 40 hours per week

CCS offers excellent benefits package

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 15 days of paid vacations, paid sick time
• 12 days of paid holidays, plus one (1) personal holiday
• CCS/AHA 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Licensure supervision is available (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) for applicable employees, if needed.

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Intervention:

• Provide and/or facilitate a range of therapeutic responses and interventions, including case management, and/or skills training, intended to support the overall recovery of the individual.
• Plan interventions collaboratively with treatment teams, focusing on a non-judgmental and strengths-based approach.
• Participate in psychiatric consultation, staffing, and supervision.
• As part of the treatment team, assist with medication monitoring, noting changes in symptoms, and reactions to medications or side effects.
• Facilitate support groups that focus on a range of topics, some of which include relapse prevention, concepts of recovery, education and health resources, activities of daily living skills, social skills, or others.

Case Management:

• Assess individual needs, develop goal-oriented stability plans, and provide prompt crisis intervention. Advocate for clients and help them access essential housing, medical, and community resources.
• Collaborate with external agencies and CReW staff to ensure holistic client stability. Represent the program in the community to build partnerships and coordinate new referrals.
• Maintain accurate, complete clinical records in electronic health systems. Adhere to HIPAA privcay policies, ensure clinical accountability, and uphold agency procedures.
• Comply with all CCS policies and procedures that involve access to and safeguarding individual PHI (Protected Health Information) forms.

All employees working in CCS have the responsibility for developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a culturally diverse work environment.  Employees’ treatment of each other, their willingness to try new ways and ideas – all these contribute greatly to the organization’s success in providing an open, culturally enriched and diverse workplace.

Please note: The above is an overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job. A comprehensive, full job description will be provided to the candidate upon hire.

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in a social service-related field.
• Experience working with adults who suffer from mental illnesses.
• SUDP or SUDPT certification with WA State Dept. of Health, or ability to obtain DOH credential within first week of hire.
• If a SUDP-Trainee, must have accrued the first 50 hours of direct service required for individual practice.
• One-year direct service experience working with vulnerable populations, including people who have mental health conditions and/or are currently or formerly homeless.
• Possess basic knowledge of working with Co-Occurring Disorders.
• Criminal history/ Background checks are required prior to employment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Criminal history/ Background checks are required prior to employment.
• Must be well organized and reliable in providing trauma-informed services to a diverse population.
• Able to pay close attention to detail and be flexible within a dynamic program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in a social service-related field.
• Knowledge and experience with motivational interviewing techniques and working with a person-first and trauma-informed treatment model.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach stoop, talk and hear or otherwise perform any number of physical activities that may be required in completing daily tasks.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.ccsww.org to learn more.