SUD Counselor - Harm-Reduction Care Team

Downtown Emergency Service Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical (no premiums/payroll deduction

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off (34 days per year)

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP/SUDPT) to provide client-centered care for individuals with SUD, in locations including Steven's Place, Clover Place, and Birch Grove. The role operates on day shifts with Saturday and Sunday days off, within a unionized environment under SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

The SUDP/SUDPT collaborates with care teams across housing and clinical services, provides assessments, ISP creation, and coordinated care

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or SUDP Trainee.
• For SUDPT: enrolled in educational program to meet requirements; associate degree needed for full licensure.
• Experience engaging difficult client populations and coordinating care.

Responsibilities

• Perform substance use disorder assessments and intake evaluations.
• Develop ISP with clients and coordinate care within and outside DESC.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and weekly learning academy.
• Coordinate care conferences and participate in QA/QI meetings as needed.
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in trainings.

Skills

SUD professional licensure

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Associate degree required for full licensure

Job description

Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP/SUDPT) to provide client-centered care for individuals with SUD, in locations including Steven's Place, Clover Place, and Birch Grove. The role operates on day shifts with Saturday and Sunday days off, within a unionized environment under SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

The SUDP/SUDPT collaborates with care teams across housing and clinical services, provides assessments, ISP creation, and coordinated care