COD Clinician; Kent​/Federal Way

Full-time position s tarting at $69,200- $77,000/yr (D.O.E) with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
• Employee assistance program
• Lots of room for advancement

Licensure supervision is available (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT), as well as oversight, if needed, for first 50 clinical hours required for a SUDPT credential.

Hybrid remote work schedules may be possible depending upon primary locations, caseload served, and team schedules

WHO WE ARE:

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 the quality of life for our clients and our great community. Services offered utilize Harm Reduction and Recovery principles, with an emphasis on building collaborative relationships with the persons served as the first step towards lasting engagement in treatment.

Range of services includes diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, peer support, case management, group counseling, skills training, care coordination, medication management, and psychoeducation. Our team was created out of the need for onsite supportive services in our agency housing program and we adapt our services to best fit the unique needs of our clients in a variety of locations within Seattle downtown and greater 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.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Co-Occurring Counselor works both independently and as part of a team to provide outreach, individual psychotherapy, and ongoing case management services to diverse clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. As we strive to meet clients where they are, our work occurs in a variety of settings, including client homes in various housing sites, shelters, and in the community.

Clinical Assessment and Intervention

• Complete trauma informed biopsychosocial assessments for individuals enrolling in CReW services to determine client strengths and needs to create a diagnostic picture.
• Provide and/or facilitate a range of therapeutic responses and interventions, including case management, psychotherapy, trauma processing 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.
• Identify the needs, barriers, and strengths of residents to develop bi-annual treatment plans and document interactions in routine case notes that reflect progress in relation to the treatment plan.
• Participate in psychiatric consultation, staffing, and supervision.
• Facilitate support groups that focus on a range of topics, some of which include: activities of daily living skills, housing transitions, social skills, grief and loss support, concepts of recovery, education and health resources, or others.

Case Management

• Assess client needs and required level of services, identify community resources to meet those needs, facilitate clients’ access to services, and advocate for them on a continuing basis. Such needs may include accessing housing, financial and health benefits, primary health care, mental health treatment, substance use counseling, chore service, protective payees, transportation, food access, and legal services.
• Assist clients with locating resources and services for affordable housing, as well as offer assistance with the move-in and transition process via skills training and advocacy with landlords to promote long-term stability.
• Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services. Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner.
• Provide crisis de-escalation and risk assessment for clients as needed. Advocate with Emergency Responders, King County Designated Crisis Responders, Detox and Drug and Alcohol Involuntary Treatment Services when more intensive services are needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Outreach and engage with people living in homelessness to identify potential clients who are in need of services, but may not necessarily be willing to participate.
• Communicate and uphold CReW program and agency policies and procedures with staff and clients.
• Develop and support a positive team oriented and inclusive work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, and maintain an atmosphere of safety and support for staff and clients.
• As CReW is a HIPAA covered entity service area, staff are responsible for upholding a culture of…