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Agency Background:

Lifeline Connections is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Southwest Washington, offering detoxification and rehabilitation for those suffering from the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. Lifeline patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find long-term recovery.

Lifeline's goal is to meet a chronic and desperate need for addiction treatment services. Lifeline has a vision of creating the best addiction treatment and rehabilitation possible in a way that is affordable to the greatest number of people.

Over the past forty five years the executive management team and board of directors of Lifeline have remained committed to our passion and vision.









Major Duties:


These duties will be conducted in the agency, and the community. Baseline qualifications necessary to apply for this position (applicants who do not possess these baseline qualifications will not be interviewed):


• Responsible for clinical and case management services in the Co-Occurring treatment program;


• Conducting assessments and intakes;


• Provides guidance and support for consumers in the development of individual service plans.


• Individual therapy and group therapy and community based case management activities;


•Documents relevant clinical information including treatment plans, treatment reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries;


•Provides crisis intervention services, information, and referrals to clients and their family;






Position Requirements:



• Master's degree in Social Work or a related field required with minimum 2 years experience


• Washington State Department of Health Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee credential required;


• A valid, unencumbered Washington or Oregon driver's license is required. (This position requires using personal vehicle to drive consumers in the community on occasion.);


• Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and be capable of obtaining jail clearance;


• Experience working with severe and chronic substance use and mental illness;


• Ability to work with diverse populations who vary significantly, including social strata, age, education, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation;


•Excellent attendance and a self-starter;


•Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written;


•Works well with others.












Application Process:


Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources. We will only accept resumes with a cover letter specifying the position title and posting number of the position you are applying for. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org










Salary Range:


MHP/CDPT- $18.26 Hr.


MHP/CDP- $19.23 Hr.







The Benefits:

Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package. The plan covers over 75% of medical, dental, and vision costs for the employee and all dependents. We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and a 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 3%. On top of all that, our employees receive 4 weeks paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service) and 11 paid holidays per year!