SUD Counselor - Harm Reduction & Integrated Care

DESC; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Medical

EAP

FSA

ORCA subsidy

PTO 34 days

Retirement Plan

Job summary

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) in Seattle is seeking a SUD Counselor (SUDP/SUDPT) to work with individuals who have substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health issues, and housing instability. The role emphasizes harm reduction, care coordination, and integrated services.

You will join a union-represented program, enjoy day shifts with weekends off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued training within DESC's network.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee in good standing.
• For SUDPT: Attested to the WA State Department of Health that the applicant is currently enrolled in an educational program to meet the educational requirements of a SUDP. The requirement for full licensure is an associate degree.
• Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required.
• Interest or experience in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health programs.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from di

Responsibilities

• Perform substance use disorder assessments, intake evaluations, individual and group therapy, create ISP with clients, care coordination within and outside of DESC.
• Participate in weekly supervision (with direct supervisor) and team meetings. SUDPTs will participate in a weekly SUDPT learning academy.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and present clients needing extra support during weekly psychiatric consultation.
• Coordinate care conferences with entire care teams when issues are initially identified by the SUDP/SUDPT.
• Participate (if needed) in monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) meetings.
• Participate in all required DESC in-service and King County sponsored trainings.
• Follow all DESC agency policies & procedures.
• Ensure timely documentation of all services provided as outlined by King County and DESC.
• Participate in research related to services at DESC within the agency and outside entities (UW, HCA, etc.).
• Maintain credential licensing on time. If SUDP, maintain continuing education requirements. If SUDPT, be enrolled in school per DOH requirements and provide documentation to employer.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) in Seattle is seeking a SUD Counselor (SUDP/SUDPT) to work with individuals who have substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health issues, and housing instability. The role emphasizes harm reduction, care coordination, and integrated services.

You will join a union-represented program, enjoy day shifts with weekends off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued training within DESC's network.