RS - Counselor II, Recovery Services (CCAP & Kent)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!

All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA , Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.

About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians-Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A-NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• We believe belonging is essential.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.
  
  

ACRS seeks a full-time Counselor II (CCAP & Kent location)in our Recovery Services department who can provide culturally competent counseling and case management services for members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community who are in the process of recovery with attention to cultural relevance, competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Schedule: Mon Fri, no weekend work!
  
  

Competitive Benefits Package Includes

• Pay range is between $62,100 to $67,200 annually. Can increase based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire.
• ACRS pays 100% for employee only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits. Additional options are covered anywhere from 75% to 85%.
• Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost
• ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire
• Employer paid commuter card and free parking available
• Paid Time off:
• 8 hours of vacation accrued from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment
• 8 hours of sick leave, accrued from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period
• 1 floating holiday, available after 1 year of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available
• Flexibility with hybrid work
• 403b Retirement savings account
• Simplified Employee Pension
• Employee assistance program
  

Essential Job Functions

• Provides integrated and holistic services to meet the range of clients’ behavioral health care needs based on recovery principles. Provides coordinated services in compliance with relevant State, County, and City standards, including meeting expectations of the applicable systems, including mental health, substance use disorder, domestic violence treatment, and/or problem gambling. Expected to meet program performance and/or productivity standards.
• Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards. Completes all of the required documentation and reports relevant to public payors, such as Medicaid and other third party payors, such as private insurers, in a timely manner. Expected to meet program documentation standards.
• Performs program outreach in the community and participates in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the general public, professional and industrial groups. Explains program policy and services to clients and others.
• Attends all agency, program and team meetings, in-service trainings, and supervision. Participates in Program training, meetings, consultations, and conferences.
• Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients. Prepares progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.
• Assists staff with clinical questions and other issues when the Manager/Supervisor/Counselor III are unavailable. For personnel related questions, directs staff to HR.
• Provides team back up when case coverage is needed (including relocation in different work sites) and assists in the orientation and training of new staff, as requested.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by management
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or social/behavioral science; OR Bachelor’s degree in social science with three (3) years’ experience in direct treatment; OR Associate’s degree in social science with seven (7) years’ experience in direct treatment; AND Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP).
• May not have a history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years prior to employment as a SUDP and not display evidence of misuse of alcohol or other drug while a SUDP.
• Ability to provide effective and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices. Prefer fluency in Asian/Pacific Islander language.
• Ability to: work as a team member with professional and support staff; analyze and draw conclusions from case records; apply casework principles to individual situations; and exercise judgment and organize multiple tasks.
• Employee must have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill all job duties. If using personal or agency vehicle, this includes valid current Driver’s license and must be insurable under agency’s auto policy. If using personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance
• Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, email, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly required to walk; use hands and arms to reach and operate objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Some work will be performed offsite (e.g. home visits or external meetings). The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office

EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.

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