RS - SUDP Counselor III, Recovery Services (On-Call)

Asian Counseling and Referral Service • Kent, WA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

ACRS seeks an on-call SUDP Counselor III – Recovery Services (On-Call) who provides as-needed advanced counseling and case management services to support continuity of care within Recovery Services. This role ensures high-quality, culturally humble, and trauma-informed care primarily for the Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (A&NH/PI) communities, while also serving individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a senior-level counselor, the On-Call position provides clinical coverage, crisis response, and team support in the absence of regular staff, upholding the program’s standards and integrity.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to provide effective and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• 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.
• Proficient in understanding contract requirements and agency policy/procedure
• 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.
• Effective ability to navigate a personal computer.
• Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry.
• Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Employee must have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill all job duties.
• If using a personal or agency vehicle, this includes valid current Driver’s license and must be insurable under agency’s auto policy.
• If using a personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander language.

Responsibilities

• Provides integrated and holistic services to meet the range of clients’ behavioral health care needs based on recovery principles.
• 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 and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients.
• Prepares progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.
• Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards.
• 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.
• Expected to meet program documentation standards.
• Participates in Agency required and Program recommended training and meetings.
• 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.
• Provides team backup for case coverage and group facilitation when staff are out of the office, both planned and unplanned.
• Assists with training new staff and may train and supervise interns as requested.

Benefits

• Pay range is between $35.95 to $39.99 hourly. Can increase based on experience.
• Free on site parking available at Main Office.
• Accrue 1-hour of Sick Leave per every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins on Day-one. Accrued Sick Leave becomes available for use after 60 days of employment.
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree