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. 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.

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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

Starting at $28.57 - $31.78/hour (D.O.E.) witha 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)
• Licensure supervision is available (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) for applicable employees, if needed.

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 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.
• Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services. Respond to crises in a prompt, effective, and collaborative manner.
• Seek clinical consultation as needed to ensure quality of care for individuals; participate in clinical review and case conferences for individuals on caseload.
• Collaborate closely with staff in other agencies or programs such as housing, clinical, medical care to help coordinate care and ensure housing,…