Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Crisis Solutions Center — Swing Shift

Job overview

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Crisis Solutions Center — Swing Shift role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with compensation of $39.08–$43.15 per hour. The swing shift runs 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with Wednesday and Thursday off. The Crisis Solutions Center provides residential stabilization for people experiencing behavioral health crises; DESC serves people experiencing long-term homelessness and complex behavioral health needs. This counselor supports client-centered stabilization by assessing substance use, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group counseling, and coordinating care with mental health, substance use, primary care, and community partners. The role also contributes to a safe therapeutic setting through de-escalation, wellness checks, and clinical documentation.

What you'll do

• Conduct alcohol and drug use assessments
• support client-driven treatment plans and referrals
• facilitate treatment and support groups
• consult and train staff on substance use, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care
• coordinate with community providers
• participate in clinical reviews and case conferences
• assist with de-escalation and wellness checks
• maintain clinical records
• provide phone consultation and administrative support
• assist with meals, laundry, linens, cleaning, and client transportation as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance use disorder counselor

crisis solutions center

swing shift

3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

seattle wa

downtown emergency service center

behavioral health

substance use treatment

harm reduction

residential stabilization

$39.08–$43.15/hr

union represented

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• ORCA card subsidy
• 34 days of paid time off per year
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Union-represented position; Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional license required. Benefits include medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, FSA, ORCA subsidy, 34 days of paid time off per year, and a retirement plan.

About the employer

Downtown Emergency Service Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.