Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Lakewood, WA

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, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

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Case Manager for Chemical Dependency - Posting #26156

Hourly Rate: $24.72

Position Summary:

Full-time position available for a Case Manager Chemical Dependency for our Behavioral Health Program in Tacoma, WA. The Chemical Dependency Case Manager is a person who is in training to become a Chemical Dependency Professional. During their internship they will work directly under the clinical supervision of a CDP.  This person will learn all of the duties and responsibilities of a CDP. These duties include how to: be a  liaison between the public and the facility, organize and provide direct counseling services to patients, provide a one-to-one or group counseling,  assessment, evaluation and intakes. These services are given to adults, youth, and their families.  These clients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have emerging mental health problems.  Applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency with the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction.  This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed/learned by this employee. This person will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES to be learned while performing the duties of a Chemical Dependency Case Manager.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Provide screening, evaluation and referrals of individuals to other treatment/service programs that are available in the community.
• Provide individual and group counseling for persons in the process of discovering and dealing with drug related problems and emerging mental health issues.
• Serves as the co-case manager for a group of up to ten youth.
• Implement problem oriented records system, Federal/State/County reports, patient surveys, and submits on a monthly basis to Supervisor.
• Maintain professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of Sea Mar, and of the federal, state, and local regulations.  Has a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC and RCW's.
• Maintains accurate documentation on his/her direct services hours and education, to be submitted to the Department of Health, to become a CDP.
• Design, implement and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria.
• Coordinate and cooperate with staff or other agencies and organizations in order to expedite treatment for each patient and for their continuum of care.
• Complete on time all of the required Federal, State, County, and local forms for each patient (BECCA, CDDA).
• Attends regular staff meetings and in service training for clinical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and current records on each patient in accordance to ASAM and according to the facility's procedure for patient records.
• Prepares current patient progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, families and referral sources when appropriate.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Classification as a Chemical Dependency Trainee per WAC 388-805.

PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD

• Performs a minimum of 60 hours of face-to-face contact and 60 hours of activities each month.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient relate information.
• This person must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol.
• This person must comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by DOH.
• The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at Sea Mar.
• This person must complete an annual clinical competency test as a chemical dependency professional trainee.
• The Supervisor shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCES

• Must have completed all the classes required to become a Chemical Dependency Professional and must have completed all the practicum hours required by the State Department of Health to become a Chemical Dependency Professional.
• Must have current Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee Registration with the State Department of Health.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and maintain a current CPR certification. If not active at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must have and maintain active First Aid certification.
• Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire.
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License within 90 days of hire date. 

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Joshua Sweet, Program Manager, at joshuasweet@seamarchc.org. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 2/27/2024

External candidates considered after 2/29/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html