We Care Daily Clinics is hiring: Peer Counselor - North Seattle in Seattle

Overview

Peer Counselor, We Care Daily Clinics – North Seattle

Location: 13555 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133
Salary: $28.00 Hourly
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC) is an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) facility using FDA-approved medication with behavioral health counseling. Our goal is to provide patient-centered care and a holistic approach to recovery, supporting our members during challenging times and removing barriers to health and wellness.

We Care Daily Clinics is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for both members and staff.

What You’ll Do

• Help clients identify and work toward wellness goals while encouraging personal responsibility for recovery and wellness.
• Encourage clients to develop natural supports by socializing and engaging with the community.
• Adhere to the Harm Reduction Model and the philosophy that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred approach to addressing opioid addiction, with every person deserving respect, compassion and dignity.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team, providing outreach, engagement and support of ongoing services to enrolled clients.
• Utilize personal recovery experiences to provide guidance and support to clients and families.
• Assist counselors/case managers in assessment, development and implementation of individual therapeutic and behavioral programs.
• Provide crisis stabilization support (including suicide watch and risk monitoring).
• Advocate for clients and coordinate referrals with other community agencies; maintain relationships with community and government agencies, professionals, families and significant others.
• Provide consultation/education services to other organizations as appropriate.
• Monitor and assist in the Neighborhood Center; perform front desk reception duties as needed.
• Support the mission with all other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Certification in Peer Counseling is required.
• Work experience in the social service field or substance use disorder treatment is preferred; Opioid Treatment Program experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance use treatment and counseling issues.
• Computer literacy with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records systems; ability to adapt to technological changes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and diverse contacts; strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; professional and ethical conduct in all business activities.
• Compliance with testing, screening and credentialing requirements; valid WA state driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle other than your own (minimal travel).
• Evening/weekend and some Saturday hours may be required.

Why Join Us

• Impactful work maintaining safe, functional and welcoming healthcare spaces for the community.
• Career growth opportunities to develop skills and make a difference.
• Competitive pay and benefits; recognition of hard work.
• Dynamic environment with new challenges.

Tribal Hiring Preference: We Care Daily Clinics supports tribal sovereignty and self-determination. American Indian and Alaska Native applicants will be given preference in hiring in accordance with applicable tribal and federal laws. Native community members, descendants and dependents are encouraged to apply.

The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.