Substance Abuse Counselor

2 months ago

Bellingham, Washington, United States Unity Care NW Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team at Unity Care NW. As a Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing diagnosis and treatment to individuals experiencing homelessness with significant co-occurring mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide empathetic and trauma-informed counseling services to individuals in non-clinical settings, including community hygiene centers.
  • Work collaboratively with a Family Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health Consultant, and Case Manager to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans that address the unique needs of our unhoused patients.
  • Conduct assessments, screenings, and interventions to identify and address substance use disorders.
  • Collaborate with community partners to provide referrals and connect clients to primary care services.
Requirements
  • Washington State Department of Health Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification.
  • Associate degree in human services or related field, or successful completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in courses from an approved school.
  • A full understanding of all aspects of the substance use disorder profession.
  • Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the ability to learn other systems used at UCNW.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish or Russian.
  • Experience on a PACT team (Program for Assertive Community Treatment).
About Unity Care NW

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. We offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health, and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages.

What We Offer
  • A friendly team-based environment.
  • A competitive compensation package.
  • No call schedule.
  • In-house case management.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility.
  • 6 paid holidays.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Bone Marrow/Organ Donation.
  • Life/AD&D insurance.
  • Variety of optional insurances.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Alternative transportation incentives.
  • Healthy Living reimbursement.
  • Unique programs.

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