RS - Counselor II or III, Recovery Services

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 and 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 in person Counselor II or III in our Recovery Service department who provides advanced counseling and case management services with a commitment to cultural humility, primarily serving the Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (A&NH/PI) communities while also supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. This role requires expertise in substance use disorder treatment, integrated behavioral health, and evidence-based practices. As a senior-level counselor, this position independently provides clinical guidance to staff, assists with onboarding and mentoring, and supervising Counselor Trainees (SUDPT) in accordance with WAC 246-811, including documentation sign-off and skills development, while ensuring adherence to clinical standards and agency policies. The role emphasizes cultural relevance, diversity, equity, and inclusion in supporting clients through their recovery process.

• Schedule: Mon-Fri, no weekend work!
  
  

Competitive Beneftis Package Includes

• Pay range is between $65,000 to $79,500 annually. Can increase based on experience.
• 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 ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on site parking available at Main Office.
• Paid Time Off:
• 8 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment.
• 6 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period.
• 32 hours (max) of wellness leave per year, available to use upon hire, no waiting period. Wellness leave hour amount is subject to proration based on the calendar month of hiring.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.
• 403b Retirement Savings Account eligibility.
• Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Program.
  

Essential Job Functions

• Provides integrated and holistic services by independently conducting comprehensive screening and evaluation of individuals to determine treatment needs and making referrals to appropriate internal programs or external community-based services. Provides individual and group counseling to adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Serves as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload of up to 30 adults or more. Serves as the primary case manager for a complex caseload, ensuring coordination of services and continuity of care. Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized treatment plans in alignment with ASAM criteria, regularly reviewing and updating plans to reflect client progress. 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, and/or problem gambling. Expected to meet program performance and/or productivity standards.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary staff, courts, probation officers, families, and community organizations to ensure effective service delivery, client follow-up, and cross-system care coordination. Prepares progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate in a timely matter.
• Maintains and audits accurate clinical documentation in accordance with WAC 246-811 and agency policies, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, discharge summaries, and required reporting forms. Ensures strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in utilizing the EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) to document, track, and manage client care. 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. Conducts urinalysis screenings in accordance with agency policy and documents results in the client record. 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 treatment, eligibility requirements, policies, and services to clients and others.
• Attends all agency, program, and team meetings, in-service trainings, and supervision. Participates in Program recommended training, meetings, consultations, and conferences. Provides consultation to other staff as a senior-level resource.
• Provides guidance to staff by assisting with clinical questions and other issues when the Manager/Supervisor is unavailable. Ensures coaching/guidance to staff adheres to contract requirements and agency policies. Provides supervisory coverage in the absence of the Supervisor. Directs personnel-related inquiries to HR. Supports with clinical supervision to Counselor Trainees (SUDPT) per WAC 246-811, including documentation review and sign-off, skill development, and orientation activities.
• Provides team backup for case coverage and group facilitation when staff are out of the office, both planned and unplanned. Assists with training of new staff and provides supervision of interns as assigned, ensuring adherence to agency policy and clinical standards.
• Provides outreach, engagement, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services for older adults (ages 60 ) in collaboration with Aging and Disability Services (ADS) offices in Seattle and Renton, as well as in host agencies and community settings. This may include field-based work in client homes or community locations as required. Responsibilities include: delivering individual counseling; conducting outreach and intervention services; researching and developing resources related to geriatric SUD and mental health; participating in monthly ADS case staffing's to provide care planning and treatment recommendations; reviewing treatment plans with the psychiatrist as appropriate; providing training and expert consultation to ADS case managers on SUD and geriatric mental health issues; care coordination with medical service providers as needed, recognizing that this population often has chronic health conditions and frequent ER visits; and supporting client’s medication compliance as appropriate. Ensures timely and documented communication with ADS case managers regarding referrals, service initiation, significant client events, Individual Service Plans, and service termination, in accordance with agency and ADS protocols. May be assigned Washington Wellness Program (WWP) clients as part of caseload responsibilities.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in social work or social/behavioral science with two (2) years’ of post-SUDP experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in social science with four (4) years’ of post-SUDP experience; OR
• Associate’s degree in social science with six (6) years’ of post-SUDP experience;
• Active 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.
• Cultural Humility:
• Ability to provide effective and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Fluency in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander language preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• 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
• Advanced understanding of trauma-informed care principles and the ability to apply evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment to support client recovery.
• Proficiency in supervising Counselor Trainees in compliance with WAC 246-811 requirements, including direct oversight and documentation sign-off.
• Proficient in understanding contract requirements and agency policy/procedure. Completion of clinical supervision training is required upon becoming a Counselor III.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of substance use disorder and its cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impact.
• Ability to proficiently utilize ASAM, DSM-5, ICD-10 for diagnosis and treatment recommendation and planning.
• Proficiency with EPIC EHR for documenting, tracking, and managing client care.
• Technical Skills:
• Effective ability to navigate a computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, email, and data entry via Electronic Health Record. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Additional Requirements:
• Staff are expected to use an agency vehicle for work-related travel whenever available. In the event a personal vehicle is used, it must be in safe, full working order and meet all agency requirements. If using personal or agency vehicle, this includes a valid current Driver’s license and must be insurable under the agency’s auto policy. If using personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance.
• If driving is required for assigned duties, employee must meet the qualifications to be an ACRS Approved Driver in accordance with agency policy.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. May involve tasks where visual acuity is beneficial. Work is performed in person in the office. 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.

Know Your Rights & Responsibilities: Job Applicant Poster Viewing Center

ACRS is committed to ensuring that our job application process is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

If you require accommodation to assist with your job application, please contact recruiting@acrs.org. Our HR team is dedicated to providing alternative means and personalized assistance to ensure that your application can be submitted without undue hardship.

Our goal is to provide an accessible, fair, and inclusive application process, and we encourage you to communicate your needs so we can assist you effectively.