DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) - PACT
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) – PACT
Shift : Office Day (8am - 4pm)
Days Off : Saturday, Sunday
Insurance Benefits : Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)
Other Benefits : Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan
Union Representation : SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
About DESC
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day and is a nationally recognized innovator in solutions to homelessness.
About PACT
The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based approach to mental health treatment utilizing a highly collaborative model to positively impact the lives of individuals with persistent mental illnesses. The DESC PACT team focuses on integrated support services including medication, therapy, social support, employment and housing. Team members provide 12-hour coverage Monday–Friday, 8-hour coverage weekends & holidays, and on-call 24-hour crisis coverage.
Major Job Responsibilities
Manage and facilitate PACT’s SUD programming (80% facilitation, 20% direct case management)
Update substance use treatment plans monthly per client’s stage of change and propose evidence-based interventions
Act as the PACT team’s subject matter expert for substance use disorders
Provide consultation to team members regarding SUD issues, treatment, and education, including Harm Reduction best practices
Provide staff training on substance use issues, as appropriate
Provide individual and group SUD treatment in office and community settings using a stage-based model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance use, and has client-determined goals
Plan, organize, and facilitate treatment and support groups for clients, as appropriate
Monitor and coordinate replacement of PACT harm reduction supplies
Advocate for client access to community resources and services, ensuring client needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with DESC staff and other service and resource organizations to ensure full continuity of care for clients
Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program team meetings, and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences
Comply with agency clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned
Comply with data gathering/submission requirements and with applicable program research and evaluation procedures
Participate in verbal de-escalation in emergent situations and be willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment
Participate in planning, organizing and facilitating unit mitigations for clients on your caseload to maintain healthy living conditions
Collaborate with the greater DESC SUD team by attending weekly SUD team meetings and consulting with the SUD Clinical Supervisor and SUD Senior Program Manager at least monthly
This is a multidisciplinary role, serving clients with dual diagnoses
Other duties as assigned
Specialty Area
Complete and update monthly substance use assessments per client’s stage of change for all PACT enrolled clients
Prepare assessments for inpatient treatment programs
Coordinate inpatient treatment referrals through King County
Be comfortable with Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing approaches
Living Conditions
Support clients with achieving and maintaining healthy living conditions. This includes attending care conferences related to living conditions, outreaching and supporting clients in their residential units with tools and skills to maintain units, coordinating with housing staff, participating in cleaning out clients’ units, and documenting barriers to maintaining healthy living conditions.
Other (Daily Meetings & Training)
Participate in daily morning meetings, psychiatric consultations, clinical supervision, program meetings, and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences
Comply with agency clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current, timely and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned
Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed by the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in good standing
Active SUDP license issued by the Washington State Department of Health
Current Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record; ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business
Interest or experience in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health or substance use disorder programs
Experience working with adults who are experiencing homelessness, have a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are involved in the criminal legal system
Strong understanding of recovery and resilience, value of client partnerships and client choice, and balance between protection from harm and personal dignity
Strong knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing them
Possess strong communication and writing skills
Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree or higher in a relevant social science
Demonstrated positive and empathetic responses to all people
Understanding of value of meaningful and deep client engagement
Potential to acquire necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective SUD Counselor
Valuing a non‑judgmental response to sensitive issues
Ability to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and stressful environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, communicate with other people by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Compensation Details
Hourly Wage: 36.75-40.58
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Days Off : Saturday, Sunday
Insurance Benefits : Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)
Other Benefits : Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan
Union Representation : SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
About DESC
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day and is a nationally recognized innovator in solutions to homelessness.
About PACT
The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based approach to mental health treatment utilizing a highly collaborative model to positively impact the lives of individuals with persistent mental illnesses. The DESC PACT team focuses on integrated support services including medication, therapy, social support, employment and housing. Team members provide 12-hour coverage Monday–Friday, 8-hour coverage weekends & holidays, and on-call 24-hour crisis coverage.
Major Job Responsibilities
Manage and facilitate PACT’s SUD programming (80% facilitation, 20% direct case management)
Update substance use treatment plans monthly per client’s stage of change and propose evidence-based interventions
Act as the PACT team’s subject matter expert for substance use disorders
Provide consultation to team members regarding SUD issues, treatment, and education, including Harm Reduction best practices
Provide staff training on substance use issues, as appropriate
Provide individual and group SUD treatment in office and community settings using a stage-based model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance use, and has client-determined goals
Plan, organize, and facilitate treatment and support groups for clients, as appropriate
Monitor and coordinate replacement of PACT harm reduction supplies
Advocate for client access to community resources and services, ensuring client needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with DESC staff and other service and resource organizations to ensure full continuity of care for clients
Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program team meetings, and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences
Comply with agency clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned
Comply with data gathering/submission requirements and with applicable program research and evaluation procedures
Participate in verbal de-escalation in emergent situations and be willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment
Participate in planning, organizing and facilitating unit mitigations for clients on your caseload to maintain healthy living conditions
Collaborate with the greater DESC SUD team by attending weekly SUD team meetings and consulting with the SUD Clinical Supervisor and SUD Senior Program Manager at least monthly
This is a multidisciplinary role, serving clients with dual diagnoses
Other duties as assigned
Specialty Area
Complete and update monthly substance use assessments per client’s stage of change for all PACT enrolled clients
Prepare assessments for inpatient treatment programs
Coordinate inpatient treatment referrals through King County
Be comfortable with Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing approaches
Living Conditions
Support clients with achieving and maintaining healthy living conditions. This includes attending care conferences related to living conditions, outreaching and supporting clients in their residential units with tools and skills to maintain units, coordinating with housing staff, participating in cleaning out clients’ units, and documenting barriers to maintaining healthy living conditions.
Other (Daily Meetings & Training)
Participate in daily morning meetings, psychiatric consultations, clinical supervision, program meetings, and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences
Comply with agency clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current, timely and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned
Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed by the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in good standing
Active SUDP license issued by the Washington State Department of Health
Current Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record; ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business
Interest or experience in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health or substance use disorder programs
Experience working with adults who are experiencing homelessness, have a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are involved in the criminal legal system
Strong understanding of recovery and resilience, value of client partnerships and client choice, and balance between protection from harm and personal dignity
Strong knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing them
Possess strong communication and writing skills
Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree or higher in a relevant social science
Demonstrated positive and empathetic responses to all people
Understanding of value of meaningful and deep client engagement
Potential to acquire necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective SUD Counselor
Valuing a non‑judgmental response to sensitive issues
Ability to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and stressful environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, communicate with other people by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Compensation Details
Hourly Wage: 36.75-40.58
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