Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Seattle, WA

Chemical Dependency Counselor runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Being a Chemical Dependency Counselor tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Chemical Dependency Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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On-Call Chemical Dependency Program Screener
  • King County
  • Seattle, WA TEMPORARY,PART_TIME

  • King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

    Our Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) has up to 5 Short-Term Temporary (STT) opportunities for Chemical Dependency Program Screeners on the Emergency Service Patrol (ESP) Screener team. The ESP team provides assistance and/or intervention to persons who are or appear to be incapacitated and/or intoxicated in the street or other public areas. Interventions include screening by visual inspection and brief conversation to determine the need for detox or other medical services. Incumbents pick up and transport clients to and from designated facilities and to areas of choice for the person being assisted. 

    WHO MAY APPLY: These positions are open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The first review of applicants will occur on or around February 27, 2024, and these candidates will have first consideration. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  The interviews following the first review of applicants will take place on or around March 11, 2024.


    REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.

     

    WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: The applicant pool for this recruitment will be used to fill up to 5 Short-Term Temporary (on-call) positions. Work schedules may include nights (graveyard), weekends, and holidays. Shifts are typically 8 hours/day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. These positions meet the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are overtime eligible with prior supervisory pre-approval. Incumbents must be able to commit to at least six (6), eight (8) hour shifts every 90 days. These positions are represented by Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117, Joint Units Agreement.

     

    MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency. 


    RECRUITER: Annette Coleman, ancoleman@kingcounty.gov
    • Patrol assigned areas in a 15-passenger van and respond to calls from 911 and others to pick up persons in need of substance use disorder intervention services in public places.
    • Conduct brief screening of the person's condition and help determine the final destination, in consultation with the person and other caregivers. 
    • Assist persons into the van. Persons may need encouragement or resist assistance. Resistant behaviors range from actively aggressive (verbally hostile or physically violent) to passive resistance in not being able to independently enter the van without being physically assisted into the van by staff.
    • Monitor and intervene using de-escalation techniques which includes the use of the least amount of physical force when physical or verbal altercations occur in the van while in transit. 
    • Transport clients to community resources, with a focus on access to shelter, housing, behavioral health treatment, medical, case management and employment services.
    • Provide outreach and engagement services on the streets to offer service information and linkage to survival services and/or structured case management services or behavioral health/medical treatment. 
    • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with sobering center staff, outreach staff and other service or resource organizations to ensure continuity of care for persons.
    • Maintain the safety and security of persons by using visual and auditory cues that indicate whether or not persons are stable and safe after pickup and during transit to their destination.
    • Minimize risk to self and team partner by using Universal Precaution principles while transporting persons who may have blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
    • Adhere to principles of standard defensive driving and compliance with state and local traffic regulations at all times despite distractions in the environment in route to destination sites.
    • Perform job responsibilities in a manner that respects and promotes dignity at all times even when challenged by people being served or bystanders.
    • Operate two-way radios in professional manner using proper radio etiquette in relaying and responding to calls.
    • Accurately complete paper written reports with handwriting that is legible and all content grammatically correct and complete.
    • Enter electronic data by typing and saving data via computer to record information as needed.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.
    • Minimum of one year experience driving a 15-passenger van.
    • Knowledge of the Seattle downtown intersections.
    • Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance abuse. 
    • Skill in detecting signs of intoxication.
    • Minimum of two years of work experience working, engaging or intervening with persons who are in active addiction. 
    • Skill in defusing verbal aggression, hostile or violent behavior.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills. May require skill testing to demonstrate effective communication skills. 
    • Effective problem-solving skills using conflict resolution techniques which result in positive outcomes and the ability to apply patience and common sense as needed.
    • Effective interpersonal skills in working with and promoting positive teamwork.
    • Ability to sit in a restricted driving position in the van for an hour or more without stopping and stretching.
    • Ability to lift an average person weighing 150 pounds from the ground into the van without assistance.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team that displays sound decision making in the absence of onsite supervisory oversight.
    • Current CPR card or attainable within 90 days.
    • Current Basic First Aid card or attainable within 90 days.
    • Current certificate of completion of a Defensive Driving Course or the ability to obtain King County Defensive Driving Training card within six months of hire.

    Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

    • Knowledge of specific areas in which public inebriates congregate in downtown Seattle.
    • Familiarity with the 12 Step Program, or other recovery models, including Stages of Change and its application to the Emergency Services Patrol (ESP) mission.
    • Direct experience interacting with the chronic homeless public inebriates.
    • Proficiency in English and Spanish.

    Please Note: An offer of employment will be contingent on meeting the following conditions:

    • Possession of a valid, unencumbered Washington State driver's license at the time of hire.
    • Ability to pass a post offer/pre-employment physical examination.
    • Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol Background Check on a post offer/Pre-employment basis.

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    Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.


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    No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.


    To Apply


    If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Case Manager (Chemical Dependency/SUDP/SUDPt)
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Center, WA FULL_TIME
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, ed...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Chemical Dependency Intake Specialist -- Part Time
  • Opal Food and Body Wisdom
  • Seattle, WA PART_TIME
  • Opal: Food Body Wisdom is a local, female owned and clinician-led eating disorder treatment facility in the University District of Seattle, Washington that offers Partial Hospitalization Program, Inte...
  • 4 Days Ago

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24-25SY School Counselor - Elementary K-6
  • 25SY School Counselor - Elementary K-6 - Oracle Taleo Careers
  • Edmonds, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Provides counseling services that foster the academic, personal, social, and career development of all students. Provides individual/group counseling and guidance for students and implemen...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Service Technician
  • Accurate Chemical
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The focus of this position is to develop business in the greater Seattle area through customer-direct sales and distribution, while overseeing area operations and ensuring excellent ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Chemical engineer
  • NES Fircroft
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • My client, a fast-paced research and technology development start-up, is currently seeking an Ion Exchange Chemical Engineer or Chemist to join their Seattle, Washington team. My client aims to radica...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Adult Mental Health Clinician
  • Therapeutic Health Services
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Since 1972, Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has provided evidence-based, culturally ap...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Counselor - 1811 flex
  • DESC
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Shift: Day Flex (7:30am - 6pm) Days Off: Mon/Tue/Wed Insurance Benefits: Medical (no prem...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Group Life Counselor IV
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Seattle, WA
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MCT Central Clinical Supervisor - Night Shift
  • DESC
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Days Off: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (4x10 Schedule) Shift: Night (11:00pm - 9:30am) Shif...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MCT Central Crisis Outreach Specialist - Night Shift
  • DESC
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Shift: Night (11:00pm - 9:30am) Insurance Benefits: Me...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Crisis Outreach Specialist - BA Level, Night Shift, MCT
  • DESC
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Days Off: Thursday, Friday, Saturday Shift: Night (11:00pm - 9:30am) Shift Differential: ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MCT South Crisis Outreach Specialist - Day Shift
  • DESC
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Shift: Day (7am - 5:30pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, L...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MCT South Crisis Outreach Specialist - Night Shift
  • DESC
  • Kent, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Shift: Night (11pm - 9:30am) Shift Differential: $1.00 ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...
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