SUD Trainee

Overview

Seeking Full-time SUD Trainee! Catholic Community Services of Western Washington and the Archdiocesan Housing Authority (doing business as Catholic Housing Services and Coordinated Care Agency) are outreaches of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. Rooted in the Gospel message of love and hope, we recognize the sacredness and dignity of every human person. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism.

Program Description

Catholic Community Services' Counseling, Recovery & Wellness (CReW) Program 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. The range of services includes:

• Diagnostic assessments • Individual therapy • Peer support • Case management • Group counseling • Skills training • Care coordination • Medication management • Psychoeducation

Services Emphasis

Our team was created out of the need for onsite supportive services in our agencys 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. Services offered emphasize building collaborative relationships with the persons served as the first step towards lasting engagement in treatment.

How YOU Can Make a Difference

The Substance Use Counselor provides 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.

Work Location & Schedule

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

Benefits & Compensation

Starting at $28.57 - $31.78/hour (D.O.E.) with a competitive benefits package: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations • 12 days of paid holidays, plus one (1) personal holiday • CCS/AHA 403(b) Employee Savings Plan • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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. • 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 individuals' needs and required level of services, identify community resources to meet those needs, facilitate individuals' access to services, and advocate for them on a continuing basis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent the CReW program in a variety of settings to build awareness and develop community partners in coordinating new individual referrals. • Attend CReW staff meetings and other meetings and clinical trainings as required. • Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance review when assigned. • Responsible for upholding a culture of privacy and security in a highly confidential work environment (HIPAA covered entity service area). • Comply with all CCSWW policies and procedures that involve access to and safeguarding individual Protected Health Information (all forms). • Document services provided using clear, accurate, and well-organized notes in an electronic health record system. • Track all expenses and mileages accurately, effectively, and in a timely manner. • Seek assistance and report incidents to the right people at the right time.

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.

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.

Employee/Employer Pledge

We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin. We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community. Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.ccsww.org to learn more.