What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor- Evening Shift position at YFA Connections?
Substance Use Counselors provide education, prevention, intervention, assessment, intake, individual, family and group treatment services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. This position's hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 8pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of treatment professionals.
· Comply with all Agency directives and policies.
· Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct as outlined by NADAAC and RCW 18.19.
· Participate in the annual employee performance evaluation process
· Participate in supervision, case staffing, trainings and administrative meetings as requested.
· Provide assessment and intake of clients.
· Provide a range of therapeutic interventions and case management services to enrolled clients and their families in a professional and engaging manner.
· Complete all required paperwork and electronic clinical record keeping in accordance with legislated and professional standards and current WAC. This includes, but is not limited to, treatment plans, required treatment plan updates, group and individual notes, case management notes, assessment, intake, discharge plans and summaries, no-show follow-up process and valid releases of information in a timely manner.
· Provide back-up coverage for peers who are out of the office.
· Perform other duties as assigned pertinent to accomplishing program goals and objectives and the Agency Mission.
Essential Skills and Experience
· Current SUDP(T) or mental health credential- LMHC(A), LICSW(A)- in Washington State
· Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Benefits Include:
- Medical/Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Life, long-term disability and retirement benefits
- Generous sick, holiday and vacation pay
- Small caseloads and a 35 -hour work week
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- SUDP(T) or mental health certification in WA state? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000 - $72,000