Sud Counselor (Matt Talbot Center)

Overview
$2,500 Hiring Bonus!
Announcing a new hire Sign On Bonus available to Catholic Community Services SUD Counselor Position.
Full-time position starting at $28.16 - $31.33/hr (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

Program Description
Matt Talbot Center is a licensed outpatient substance use provider within the King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division. Our purpose is to assist adults living with substance use disorders to improve their quality of life. Our clients may be homeless or struggling to maintain their housing; living in poverty; or may be challenged with mental illnesses in addition to their addictions.
Position Description
The position provides counseling services includes assessment and diagnosis, facilitation of treatment groups, individual counseling, case management services, coordination of care, and clinical documentation responsibilities.
Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment, Intervention and Counseling: Complete biopsychosocial assessments for individuals enrolling in Matt Talbot Center services to determine their current level of functioning and create diagnostic picture. Provide individualized and Trauma informed treatment to Matt Talbot Center clients.
• Case Management: Provide on-going intensive case management services to individuals participating in treatment, including: referral, outreach and engagement, screening, connection to resources, and coordination of care.
• Housing Case Management and Care coordination with partnered housing/shelter sites: Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services. Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner.
• Other Responsibilities: Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skill to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Other duties as assigned.

Employee 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. We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear to be long standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• SUDP or SUDPT certification with WA State Dept. of Health. (If SUDPT, first 50 hours of direct service have been completed.)
• Possess basic knowledge of working with Co-Occurring Disorders
• At least one year's direct service experience in working with diverse populations.
• Understanding of DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder and ASAM Patient Placement Criteria.
• Criminal history/ Background checks are required prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's level degree in a social services related field.
• Meet or exceed criteria for a Mental Health Professional (Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, or related degree with 2 + years of relevant experience).

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.
Continuing Education Requirements
Must attend annual mandatory in-service and education programs. Must complete education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure if applicable.