SUDP COUNSELOR - Seattle Indian Health Board

Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop.  These competencie...Background and Qualifications

Required:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in addiction counseling or closely related field of study, or a minimum of five (5) years working as a SUDP counselor.

Maintenance of a current Substance Use Disorder Professional License in the State of Washington.

Ability to work effectively with colleagues, individual clients, and groups.

Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Ability to work with Native American populations; knowledge of the Native American history and culture is preferred.

A general understanding of cultural differences.

Willingness to learn as it pertains to cultural differences.

Ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet all reporting deadlines.

Punctual to appointments and meetings.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Behavioral Health Records and adhere to the standards for health recordkeeping, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Privacy Act requirements.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules or policy & procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively with clients and employees of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must complete an acceptable Background Check as part of the hiring process.

No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of two years prior to the time of employment and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed.

Valid Washington State driver’s license, proof of car insurance and use of a personal vehicle preferred.

Familiarity with the health and social issues facing the AI/AN population and a desire to serve our population. Knowledge of recovery/substance abuse issues preferred.

Work Environment: 

The Substance Use Disorder Professional will work in a clinical/office setting. The Substance Use Disorder Professional will work with both Outpatient and Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs.

SIHB staff work four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week with one Saturday per month. Standard hours are 7 am to 6 pm, 4 days a week, with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines.

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