Position Title
Substance Use Disorder
Counselor
Description
This unique CDP positions is
generated by a King County Program designed to
support access to substance use disorder care for population
who are otherwise
not well served by the traditional service model. The
counselor will be in direct
contact with homeless youth at the Youth Haven teen shelter
providing
individual/group and referral services as well as working to
support young adults in
Friends of Youth's New Ground Transitional Living Programs.
The ideal candidate
enjoys a fluid work environment, manages time and schedules
independently,
works well with a multidisciplinary team and thrives in an
area of challenge specific
to youth and young adults.
Responsibilities
1. Outpatient groups at one or
more Friends of Youth locations.
2. Outpatient services to individuals and families.
3. Provide clinical assessments.
4. Maintain client confidentiality with regard to HIPAA and
42 CFR part 2
5. Maintain client case file records to meet all WAC, King
County and COA
requirements.
6. Work cooperatively with interagency and other agency staff
in mutual case
consultation.
7. Maintain continuing education requirements for Chemical
Dependency
Professionals (CDP) or education for trainees (CDPT).
8. Maintain a 60% direct service goal.
9. Utilize agency programs/services in an effort to provide a
continuum of care.
10. Provide case consultation linkage to and coordination of
services with collateral
contacts and advocacy for assigned clients.
11. Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and attend all
required meetings,
consultations and trainings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A. Education and Experience
1. Current Chemical Dependency
Professional certification or Trainee per WAC
388-805
2. BA in Psychology, Social Work, or
a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
3. Bilingual (fluent in both Spanish
and English) Preferred
4. No misuse of chemicals two years
prior to hiring and during employment.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. An ability to engage with diverse
populations in a culturally responsive manner.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to the
values of equity and inclusion by honoring
and celebrating diverse
characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
3. Knowledge of relevant COA
standards and participation in the Performance
and Quality Improvement process.
4. Employees and volunteers who
operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles
on Friends of Youth business must
have a safe driving record as defined by
Friends of Youth. Employees and
volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s)
on Friends of Youth business must
carry auto liability insurance that complies
with the requirements of Friends of
Youth.
5. Understanding of adolescent
development and identity formation.
Hours
Full Time
Salary
$43,000 - 47,000 DOE
Reports to
Program Manager
Location
Kirkland / East King County
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Contact
Job Posting Date
4/3/18
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