Position: Chemical Dependency (CD) Intern Location: Clinical Services - 216 James Street Seattle, WA Job Id: 940-21780 # of Openings: 0 Days Off : Saturday, Sunday Pay Range : $16.32 - $18.02 Shift Differential : N/A Location: 216 James Street Region: Downtown / Third Avenue Shift: Office Day Insurance Benefits : Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical Other Benefits : Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee provides services to DESC clients who are identified as impacted by alcohol or other drug use. This position works cooperatively with agency staff & community resources to provide a range of services to clients with drug & alcohol problems. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform alcohol & drug assessments, and intake evaluations on selected clients; with the clients participation, develop support & treatment plans; facilitate linkages to collaborative resources when appropriate. Plan, organize and facilitate treatment and support groups for clients, as appropriate. Provide substance abuse consultation to Mental Health Program and Housing Program staff. Provide staff training on substance abuse issues as appropriate. Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing ongoing advocacy and integration of services to mentally ill, homeless and formerly homeless adults. Advocate for client access to community resources and services, ensuring that client needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care. Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and inservice trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload. Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned. Comply with data gathering/submission requirements of DESC and reimbursement agencies. Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have and maintain Chemical Dependency Professional trainee license/credential with Washington State Dept. of Health. Interest or experience in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health programs. Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior. 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 consumers. Bicultural and/or bilingual background/experience preferred.