Counselor-Family Navigator Substance Use Serv

Friends of Youth•Issaquah, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Family Navigator supports families with loved ones who are using substances. This support is provided through one-to-one coaching, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) groups, educational sessions, and resources/referrals to community or clinical supports. The Family Navigator is an integral part of the Behavioral Health team, playing a crucial role in fostering recovery and stability for youth, young adults, and their families.

Requirements

Associate degree in a human services field.
Licensed with the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee.
Trained in CRAFT.
Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.
Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history check and complete a WATCH background check.
Must satisfactorily pass a tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver’s license (or be able to obtain one by the date of employment).
Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Ability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
Demonstrates a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of coping skills, crisis intervention, and supportive strategies for individuals experiencing homelessness and trauma.
Strong group process and facilitation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
Ability to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
Ability to learn and implement relevant Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Fifty hours of SUDPT hours completed, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide services to families and assist them with navigating the behavioral health system, regardless of the participation or engagement of their loved one in treatment or care.
Offer services separately to the family’s loved one (i.e., client, patient) if participation would be mutually beneficial for both parties, when applicable.
Utilize the evidence-based CRAFT and Family Training curriculum.
Provide, at a minimum, two CRAFT groups per week.
Administer substance use assessments and provide individual and group counseling sessions in accordance with ASAM levels of care, as needed.
Diagnose substance use conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), as needed.
Conduct urinary drug screenings to monitor client progress and inform treatment planning, as needed.
Attend a virtual monthly CRAFT Facilitator Consultation session.
Administer surveys at monthly intervals to program participants.
Attend weekly or bi-weekly individual meetings with the Clinical Manager to review cases.
Participate in employee case consultations and division meetings.
Maintain awareness of the divisions within the agency and its internal resources.
Maintain case records in an accurate and timely manner per all WAC, COA, Medicaid, and King County requirements.
Collaborate with internal and external providers to support families navigating the behavioral health system.