SUDP Counselor

$58,240 - $66,560/Yr

Acts - Lakewood, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lakewood, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The SUDP Counselor position at ACTS in Lakewood, WA, is a full-time role focused on providing support and counseling to individuals dealing with substance abuse issues. The counselor will conduct both group and individual sessions, develop service plans, and maintain communication with clients and their families. This role requires adherence to confidentiality regulations and the ability to build collaborative relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual sessions for clients.
• Assesses patient and develops individual service plans accordingly.
• Communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.
• Assists individuals/families in developing natural supports to increase success in the community.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Develops and maintains positive and constructive working relationships with collateral agencies.
• Provides on-call coverage for the Program as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all confidentiality policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of and culturally sensitive to the problems of the patients of this agency.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Always conducts self ethically and professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with community partners.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan