What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor for a Federal Client located in Washington position at PsyPhyCare?
OPPORTUNITY:
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking to contract with a Substance Abuse Counselor or Residential Treatment Provider to support a federal client in the Western District of Washington.
This opportunity focuses on Short-Term Residential Treatment and Short-Term Residential Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders for justice-involved individuals.
DESCRIPTION:
The selected provider will offer inpatient residential services that include 24/7 supervision, therapeutic programming, counseling, and coordination with the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office (USPO/USPSO).
Services are to be provided for federal defendants and persons under supervision, ages 18 and up, who require a structured environment to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
This is a contracted position. Referrals are made on an as-needed basis, and the average estimated monthly caseload is approximately 2 clients per program.
Service Location:
The licensed residential treatment facility will be located within the Western District of Washington, serving clients from counties including:
Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom.
Schedule and Availability:
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Services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as clients will be residing at the facility.
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Each referral may last up to 90 days per individual.
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There must be trained staff on-site at all times, including coverage during overnights, weekends, and holidays.
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A minimum of 6 hours of structured program activities per weekday and 3 hours per weekend day is required.
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Weekly individual and group counseling sessions must be conducted by licensed/certified professionals.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field (preferred).
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Minimum of one year experience in residential or substance use treatment required.
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Valid Washington State licensure/certification in Substance Use Disorder Counseling (e.g., SUDP, SUDPT).
Experience working with justice-involved populations preferred.
Required Documentation:
Please send the following:
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Resume
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Copy of valid Washington State SUD Certification or Licensure
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Minimum desired daily per diem rate
