RS - Counselor III, Recovery Services (On-Call)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!

All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.

About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values:

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• We believe belonging is essential.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.

ACRS seeks an on-call Counselor III - Recovery Services (On-Call) who provides as-needed advanced counseling and case management services to support continuity of care within Recovery Services. This role ensures high-quality, culturally humble, and trauma-informed care primarily for the Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (A&NH/PI) communities, while also serving individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a senior-level counselor, the On-Call position provides clinical coverage, crisis response, and team support in the absence of regular staff, upholding the program's standards and integrity.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Pay range is between $35.95 to $39.99 hourly. Can increase based on experience.
• Free on site parking available at Main Office.
• Accrue 1-hour of Sick Leave per every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins on Day-one. Accrued Sick Leave becomes available for use after 60 days of employment.
• Employee assistance program

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides integrated and holistic services to meet the range of clients' behavioral health care needs based on recovery principles. Provides coordinated services in compliance with relevant State, County, and City standards, including meeting expectations of the applicable systems, including mental health, substance use disorder, and/or problem gambling. Expected to meet program performance and/or productivity standards.
• Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, organizations, and natural supports on client evaluation, care plans, and follow-up to meet state and agency requirements and to ensure quality care to clients. Prepares progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.
• Prepares concise, complete, and accurate progress notes and program documentation according to agency policy and system standards. Completes all of the required documentation and reports relevant to public payors, such as Medicaid and other third party payors, such as private insurers, in a timely manner. Expected to meet program documentation standards.
• Participates in Agency required and Program recommended training and meetings.
• Provides guidance to staff by assisting with clinical questions and other issues when the Manager/Supervisor is unavailable. Ensures coaching/guidance to staff adheres to contract requirements and agency policies. Provides supervisory coverage in the absence of the Supervisor. Directs personnel-related inquiries to HR.
• Provides team backup for case coverage and group facilitation when staff are out of the office, both planned and unplanned. Assists with training new staff and may train and supervise interns as requested.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in social work or social/behavioral science with two (2) years' of post-SUDP experience; OR
  • Bachelor's degree in social science with four (4) years' of post-SUDP experience OR
  • Associate's degree in social science with six (6) years' of post-SUDP experience; AND
  • Active Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP).
  • May not have a history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years prior to employment as a SUDP and not display evidence of misuse of alcohol or other drug while a SUDP
• Cultural Humility:
  • Ability to provide effective and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
  • Fluency in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander language.
• Knowledge and Skills::
  
  • Ability to: work as a team member with professional and support staff; analyze and draw conclusions from case records; apply casework principles to individual situations; and exercise judgment and organize multiple tasks.
  • Advanced understanding of trauma-informed care principles and the ability to apply evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment to support client recovery.
  • Proficient in understanding contract requirements and agency policy/procedure
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of substance use disorder and its cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impact.
  • Ability to proficiently utilize ASAM, DSM-5, ICD-10 for diagnosis and treatment recommendation and planning.
• Technical Skills:
  • Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Employee must have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill all job duties. If using a personal or agency vehicle, this includes valid current Driver's license and must be insurable under agency's auto policy. If using a personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance.
  • Follows all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Working Conditions: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. May involve tasks where visual acuity is beneficial. This position is on-site only. The noise level in the on-site work environment is moderate.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office


EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.


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