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Job Summary:

The Domestic Violence Counselor is primarily responsible for domestic violence counseling and case management services to clients, and providing evaluation and reporting services for clients.

Major Duties:

• Provides domestic violence assessment, and individual and group counseling services.
• Performs case management and treatment planning, maintains files and writes appropriate reports for domestic violence clients as the need arises.
• Provides assignments/treatment plans for perpetrator and safety planning with the victims.
• Identifies and helps clients overcome negative attitudes and behaviors; and teaches clients how to control the emotions that result in anger/violence and power and control behaviors in relationships.
• Evaluates client progress and performs case management, notifying courts, victim advocates or other appropriate authorities and referring to ancillary agencies as appropriate.
• Participates in consulting functions with outside providers as appropriate.
• Writes monthly court compliance reports as appropriate and keeps all therapeutic notes on a timely basis.
• Conducts interventions and counseling for significant others in cooperation with a victim advocate when appropriate.
• Participates in treatment consults and in-service training programs as appropriate.
• Writes monthly court compliance reports as appropriate and keeps all therapeutic notes on a timely basis.
• Conducts interventions and counseling for significant others in cooperation with a victim advocate when appropriate.
• Participates in treatment consults and in-service training programs as appropriate.
• Exhibits attitudes and behavior consistent with the following criteria:
  • Treats each patient with respect;
  • Explains that each patient should honestly understand why they are here, what is going on, and what they will gain by being here, especially when being held accountable;
  • Delivers value to each client every time they meet with a client;
  • Models integrity and honesty in their personal and professional lives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree (social service related) from an accredited institution or equivalent years of experience in the field of human services.
  • Meets minimum education standards for treatment staff in Washington State, per WAC 388.60.0315.
  • One year of experience in the field of domestic violence counseling.
  • Allowable Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated by the Administrator for comparability.
• Licenses/Special Requirements:
  • Registered as an Agency Affiliated Counselor in Washington State or certified as a Mental Health Professional.
  • Must be free of criminal convictions involving moral turpitude.
  • Participate in a minimum of 30 hours training from:
    • An established DV victim program.
    • An established DV perpetrator treatment services program or an out of state DV perpetrator program complying with Washington State standards.
  • Must have completed a minimum of 250 hours of a combination of supervised direct treatment contact with perpetrators and DV victim advocacy services, at least 125 of these hours in treatment contact with perpetrators.
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
  • Knowledge in the field of domestic violence as established by relevant certifying or regulatory bodies.
  • Must meet the standards set forth in WAC 388-60.
  • Knowledge of Washington Administrative Code pertaining to domestic violence perpetrator programs.
  • Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct clinical processes.
  • Ability to work day and evening hours, and weekends and holidays if necessary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under supervision and to cooperate with other personnel, as well as to function effectively on one’s own.
  • Ability to calm angry and difficult people and mediate disputes.
  • Ability to resolve complex problems and make effective decisions.
  • Ability to effectively represent the agency and interact well with other agencies, diverse groups, and the public.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Skills in providing and promoting quality customer services. Skills in marketing and public relations.
• Other Requirements Specific to the Field of Chemical Dependency/Domestic Violence:
  • Minimum three years’ freedom from misuse of alcohol and drugs.
  • Subscribes to the philosophy of total abstinence for recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction of A.A. and related 12-Step programs.
  • Understands and adheres to state and federal (CFR 42) confidentiality regulations and signs an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient information.
  • Conducts self ethically and professionally at all times.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Social  Treatment  Opportunity Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:

The Office Assistant/Receptionist is primarily responsible for the day-to-day support services for the office. This position provides reception services to clients, assists with testing paperwork, and provides information regarding the agency and the services which are provided.

Major Duties:

• Receives incoming clients and answers phones, providing enthusiastic receptionist services and providing initial and ongoing supportive and positive linkage between clients, referents, and the agency.
• Takes appropriate phone messages for staff and/or routes callers to voice mail as necessary. Checks the phone message system daily and makes necessary contact to schedule clients or provide information.
• Schedules appointments, maintains schedules, and confirms upcoming appointments.
• Responds to requests for information regarding services or clients, following program procedure to respond in a timely manner and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Gives out and explains testing paperwork to clients for evaluations and assists clients as necessary in completing the paperwork. Collects evaluation paperwork from clients and scores testing paperwork as required.
• Types basic correspondence and other documents for staff; copies documents and prepares for mailing, faxing and/or client pickup as necessary. Assists with mailing patient Business Office account statements. Assists clients as needed by copying documents and/or obtaining needed information to take to court.
• Creates initial clinical files for clients. Maintains pending client files and provides to counselors as needed for appointments. Receives closed clinical files at patient discharge and prepares the files for archival.
• Receives monthly compliance reports from counselors, makes copies as necessary, sorts and mails all compliance reports in a timely manner.
• Opens incoming mail and distributes mail as appropriate. Ensures that all outgoing mail is prepared properly and is mailed in a timely manner.
• May be required to contact attorneys or court officials to obtain information or documents.
• Receives payments from clients, writing appropriate receipts and making change for patients as necessary.
• Explains business office policy to patients and directs patients to the business office as needed.
• Maintains filing system and archiving system for patient files. Prepares older files for destruction when needed.
• Maintains adequate supply of forms and packets necessary for staff use.
• Works with Program Manager in the marketing functions of the program.
• Serves as back up for other clerical positions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Three years experience in office/reception work
  • Allowable Substitution:
    • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated by the Program Director for
      comparability.
• Licenses/Special Requirements:
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license
• Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of computers and word processing software.
  • Basic knowledge of general office practices.
  • Ability to deal with all types of people.
  • Ability to be flexible and work with multiple priorities.
  • Ability to delegate workload appropriately.
  • Ability to use general office machines.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Friendly and proactive telephone skills.
  • Minimum 50 WPM typing.
• Other Requirements Specific to the Field of Substance Use Disorder:
  • Minimum one year freedom from misuse of alcohol and drugs.
  • Subscribes to the philosophy of total abstinence for recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.
  • Understands the philosophy, steps, and traditions of A.A. and related 12Step programs.
  • Understands and adheres to state and federal (CFR 42 and HIPAA) confidentiality regulations and signs an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all client information.
  • Conducts self ethically and professionally at all times.

Job Summary:

A Counselor Trainee/Student Practice Intern is responsible for direct counseling and case management services to patients, and providing evaluation and reporting services for patients under the direct supervision of a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. The Counselor Trainee(PT)/Student Practice Intern holds a PT credential and maintains active status on the credential.

Major Duties:

• Provides direct counseling and case management services to patients, consisting of individual, group, family, and educational services including assessment, counseling, and aftercare services. Provides up to 120 hours per month of direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Case Manager/P.
• Provides case management functions for patients on their caseload; writing adequate group and individual session notes, performing required treatment plans reviews, phase transfers and other necessary documentation to ensure that WAC and CARF standards are met, under the direct supervision of a Case Manager/P.
• Develops and maintains individualized treatment plans under the supervision of the Case Manager/P. Provides the patient with a catalyst for change and a treatment plan for bringing about change and direction to the patient in the process of recovery.
• Maintains clinical files in accordance with the program and state standards. Provides evaluation reports, treatment compliance, and discharge summary reports as needed, in conjunction with program standards, and under the direct supervision of a Case Manager/P.
• Ensures that clinical files meet program standards and other agency quality assurance indicators, including monthly or appropriate case reviews.
• Coordinates with the program staff in the integration of program services and case review.
• Attends regular staff meetings and participates in clinical case staffing and per program policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Education and Experience:
  • Meets minimum standards for Substance Use Disorder professional trainee/student practice intern as defined in WAC 388-877B or be working towards the requirements of WAC 246-811-030(1)(2). Licensed as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee with the State of Washington.
  • Allowable Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated by the Program Administrator for comparability.
• Licenses/Special Requirements:
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license.
  • Licensed in Washington State as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee.
• Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
  • Knowledge in the field of addiction as established by relevant certifying or regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to work day and evening hours, and weekends and holidays if necessary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under supervision and to cooperate with other personnel, as well as to function effectively on one’s own.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills and skills in providing and promoting quality customer service.
• Other Requirements Specific to the Field of Substance Use Disorder:
  • Minimum one year freedom from misuse of alcohol and drugs.
  • Subscribes to the philosophy of total abstinence for recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.
  • Understands the philosophy, steps, and traditions of A.A. and related 12-Step programs.
  • Understands and adheres to state and federal (CFR 42 and HIPAA) confidentiality regulations and signs an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient information ,and conducts self ethically and professionally at all times.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Social  Treatment  Opportunity Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:

A Counselor Trainee/Student Practice Intern is responsible for direct counseling and case management services to patients, and providing evaluation and reporting services for patients under the direct supervision of a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. The Counselor Trainee(PT)/Student Practice Intern holds a PT credential and maintains active status on the credential.

Major Duties:

• Provides direct counseling and case management services to patients, consisting of individual, group, family, and educational services including assessment, counseling, and aftercare services. Provides up to 120 hours per month of direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Case Manager/P.
• Provides case management functions for patients on their caseload; writing adequate group and individual session notes, performing required treatment plans reviews, phase transfers and other necessary documentation to ensure that WAC and CARF standards are met, under the direct supervision of a Case Manager/P.
• Develops and maintains individualized treatment plans under the supervision of the Case Manager/P. Provides the patient with a catalyst for change and a treatment plan for bringing about change and direction to the patient in the process of recovery.
• Maintains clinical files in accordance with the program and state standards. Provides evaluation reports, treatment compliance, and discharge summary reports as needed, in conjunction with program standards, and under the direct supervision of a Case Manager/P.
• Ensures that clinical files meet program standards and other agency quality assurance indicators, including monthly or appropriate case reviews.
• Coordinates with the program staff in the integration of program services and case review.
• Attends regular staff meetings and participates in clinical case staffing and per program policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Education and Experience:
  • Meets minimum standards for Substance Use Disorder professional trainee/student practice intern as defined in WAC 388-877B or be working towards the requirements of WAC 246-811-030(1)(2). Licensed as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee with the State of Washington.
  • Allowable Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated by the Program Administrator for comparability.
• Licenses/Special Requirements:
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license.
  • Licensed in Washington State as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee.
• Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
  • Knowledge in the field of addiction as established by relevant certifying or regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to work day and evening hours, and weekends and holidays if necessary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under supervision and to cooperate with other personnel, as well as to function effectively on one’s own.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills and skills in providing and promoting quality customer service.
• Other Requirements Specific to the Field of Substance Use Disorder:
  • Minimum one year freedom from misuse of alcohol and drugs.
  • Subscribes to the philosophy of total abstinence for recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.
  • Understands the philosophy, steps, and traditions of A.A. and related 12-Step programs.
  • Understands and adheres to state and federal (CFR 42 and HIPAA) confidentiality regulations and signs an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient information ,and conducts self ethically and professionally at all times.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Social  Treatment  Opportunity Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.