Parttime - Counselor, Substance Use Disorder- YFS

3 days ago

Kirkland, United States Friends of Youth Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Counselor provides substance use services to youth, young adults, and their families. They provide clinical care by conducting substance use assessments, case management, and ASAM Level 1 Outpatient Treatment through individual, group, and family sessions.

The Counselor is a key member of the Behavioral Health team and plays a crucial role in providing support to the community.

Reports To: Clinical Manager of Substance Use Services

Schedule: Monday through Friday 20 hours per week

essential duties

Clinical Services Tasks

  1. Provide evidence based and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions and services to youth and their families.
  2. Administer substance use assessments, provide individual, family and group counseling sessions in accordance with ASAM level of care.
  3. Diagnose substance use conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
  4. Provide urinary substance use screenings to clients.
  5. Teach Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) as needed.
  6. Provide case consultation, linkage, advocacy, and coordination of services to collateral contacts for assigned clients.
  7. Maintain direct service hours at 60% of total weekly work hours.

Administrative Tasks

  1. Attend weekly/bi-weekly individual meetings with Clinical Manager to review cases.
  2. Participate in employee case consultations and division meetings.
  3. Maintain awareness of the divisions within the agency and its internal resources.
  4. Improve knowledge about current best practices for various diagnoses and substance use concerns through research and continuing education.
  5. Maintain case records in an accurate and timely manner per all WAC, COA, Medicaid and King County requirements.
  6. Become familiar with agency and community resources to appropriately refer children, youth, and families.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

  1. Associate degree in a human-service field.
  2. Licensed with the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee.
  3. Fifty hours of SUDPT hours completed, preferred.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

b. Additional Requirements

  1. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
  2. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
  3. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
  4. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
  5. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
  6. Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
  7. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.

c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  1. Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
  2. Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
  3. Strong commitment to Friends of Youths mission, vision, and values.
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  5. Knowledge of coping skills, crisis intervention, and supportive strategies for individuals experiencing homelessness and trauma.
  6. Strong group process and facilitation skills.
  7. Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
  8. Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
  9. Able to learn and implement relevant Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
  10. Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.

We offer:


  • Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
  • Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long-term disability and life insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, transit, and parking

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.



Compensation details: 26-32.5 Hourly Wage



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