Job Summary
The Addiction Counselor provides information, screening, assessment, individual and group counseling, and referrals to services with a patient-centered, trauma-informed, harm reduction approach with clients who have or may have a substance use disorder. This position works in collaboration with CVCH care coordinators, therapists, behavioral medicine consultants, psychiatric providers, and primary care providers in the provision of treatment services to support patients’ wellness and recovery.

Job Specific Competencies
1. Reviews screenings conducted by CVCH medical staff and/or assistants that identify patients who may be at risk for having a substance use disorder.
2. Meets with patients who are screened or otherwise identified as at-risk for substance use disorder to engage them in discussion that leads toward support, identification of problems and related consequences, and offer support toward positive health-related behaviors.
3. Provides assessment, information and consultation, group and individual substance use disorder counseling, and referrals services for those who voluntarily seek assistance or are directed through area courts to participate in a substance use disorder education or recovery program.
4. Provides assessment, information and consultation, group and individual substance use disorder counseling and referrals services in a manner consistent with CVCH policy and WA State requirements.
5. May provide monitoring of competencies, including reviews of clinical records, for SUDPTs in assessment, treatment, continuing care, transfer, and discharge, as assigned.
6. Provides services in a manner consistent with Motivational Interviewing principles and treatment guidelines set forth by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
7. Administrative Responsibilities:
a. Accurately completes required documentation and paperwork within required timelines.
b. Attends required agency and departmental meetings as indicated by supervisor.
c. Participates in regular clinical supervision.

General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to be prepared to start shift at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality and the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications
1. Education: Associate’s Degree in chemical dependency, addiction studies, human services, or related field is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred.

2. Credentialing: Meets Washington State RCW 18.205 and WAC 246-811 for certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional, and holds active WA Department of Health SUDP credential.

3. Experience: Two years providing substance use disorder treatment within a facility licensed to provide substance use treatment by the Washington State Department of Health, under supervision of SUDP/CDP Supervisor

4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and have the ability to enter data within company’s computer system to include strong knowledge in MS Word/Excel; must demonstrate manual dexterity. Exhibit strong customer service skills, strong process improvement background.

6. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity in all interactions.

7. Essential Physical Requirements: This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed; ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents.

8. Essential Mental Abilities: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and ethics of professional discipline. Essential mental abilities include: knowledge, background and interest appropriate to providing sensitive, professional, direct support to mentally ill clients; ability to exercise sound independent judgment; ability to analyze problems and develop situation appropriate responses; ability to make decisions in line with state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents.

9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.

10. Exposure to Hazards: Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate noise. Typical working conditions found in most administrative work areas. Worker has contact with consumers and other staff and may be exposed to medical conditions presented by them.

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays, and CME benefits are prorated based on FTE

Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Compensation

Salary $70,132 - $78,233 (Based on experience and value-based compensation per our Behavioral Health Compensation Plan)

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk –
Category II
1. Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Telecommuting: Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.