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We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Crisis SUD Counselor to join our team at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC). As a Crisis SUD Counselor, you will play a critical role in providing services to clients impacted by substance use disorders.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct alcohol and drug screenings, and assessments on selected clients, developing support and treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
- Facilitate linkages to collaborative resources, including housing staff, community providers, and other relevant services.
- Provide substance abuse consultation to housing staff and participate in staff training on substance abuse issues.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing ongoing advocacy and integration of services to mentally ill, formerly homeless adults.
- Advocate for client access to community resources and services, ensuring that client needs are met and rights maintained.
- Licensed by the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in good standing.
- Strong knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing them.
- Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Associates degree in a relevant social science.
- Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency-related business.
- Knowledge of de-escalation skills, crisis intervention & stabilization, and harm reduction strategies.
DESC is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing.
We are recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness.
Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe, and affordable housing.
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