Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Job Title - Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Schedule - M-F 5am - 1:30 pm

Location - Onsite at Seattle Clinic and Mobile Units

The salary range for this position is $72000 ($34.61/hr.) to $78000 (37.50/hr.) with a midpoint of $75000 ($36.05). New hires will typically receive between minimum and midpoint; however offers may vary based on experience internal equity and market.

Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community!

• ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years. Learn more about our mission and values.
• Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity health equity and community justice.
• Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members. Check out the compelling stories told by our patients clients and staff members that provide more information and a clear picture regarding our organizations essential work.

Job Summary

• The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) and Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDP-T) provide clinical services to assigned patients as part of an interdisciplinary care team and serve as primary clinical contacts throughout treatment.
• Conducts assessments and provides individual and group counseling care coordination and related clinical services in compliance with agency policies regulations and credentialing and supervision requirements.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Participant Care

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments including ASAM assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and document medical necessity.
• Deliver individual and group counseling using evidence-based person-centered practices in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Develop implement and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with participants.
• Monitor participant progress and respond appropriately to substance use indicators (e.g. urinalysis breathalyzer) per program protocols.
• Facilitate referrals to external providers and support services including mental health care as appropriate.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities including follow-up on missed appointments or doses.
• Coordinate care for participants receiving medications for substance use disorders in alignment with program protocols.
• Observe and support required drug screening procedures.
• Assess and respond to participant crises and safety concerns including risk assessment de-escalation safety planning and coordination with appropriate services.
• Complete discharge planning summaries and required treatment verifications to support continuity of care.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate timely and compliant documentation of all clinical services participant interactions and care coordination activities.
• Ensure documentation meets agency state payer and audit requirements including support for billing and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to all applicable laws regulations and agency policies governing substance use disorder treatment.
• Maintain strict compliance with confidentiality requirements including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Provide services within the scope of Washington State regulations and applicable credentialing standards.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams case management and external partners to coordinate participant care.
• Participate in team meetings case consultations and required clinical supervision.
• Complete chart reviews audits and quality assurance activities within established timeframes.
• Engage in ongoing training supervision and professional development

Equity & Work Expectations

• Provide culturally responsive trauma-informed care and foster an inclusive respectful environment.
• Build effective working relationships with participants colleagues and community partners across diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism reliability effective communication and sound judgment.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
• Manage time effectively adapt to changing priorities and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize required systems and tools to support job functions.
• Travel as needed.

Note: Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned based on program and organizational needs. Responsibilities may vary by program assignment and may include focused roles such as assessment and treatment recommendation services.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Relevant and Lived Experience (if applicable):
• Must meet qualifications for a Washington State Department of Health Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or be registered as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in good standing in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements.
• SUDPTs must practice under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Supervisor in accordance with Washington State regulations.
• Must maintain active credential status and comply with all continuing education and licensing requirements including providing documentation of current credentials as required.
• Academic training and/or relevant work experience in social services and substance use disorder treatment is required and must align with Department of Health credentialing standards.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorder treatment including treatment planning and counseling practices.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse racial ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage workload prioritize tasks and function effectively in fast-paced or high-stress environments.
• Demonstrated professionalism reliability adaptability and sound judgment in clinical and team settings.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries manage conflict and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and common workplace technology (e.g. email calendaring document management and virtual communication tools).

Additional Requirement

• Counselors with a history of personal substance use must have a minimum of three (3) years of sustained abstinence prior to employment.

Additional Essential Information

Physical Conditions and Requirements

• May be exposed to illicit drug residues fumes and other biohazardous materials when carrying out job functions. There is also potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. ETS provides training and maintains policies and procedures to reduce the risk of exposure.
• May be required to work in community-based and field settings including mobile units and outdoor environments and may be exposed to varying weather conditions such as rain cold heat and other inclement weather.
• Employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently stands walks and kneels; occasionally climbs balances or stoops; and rarely crouches or crawls.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close color and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Equipment Used

• Computer photocopier fax machine phone microphones and projectors.
• Possible use of a program vehicle for which a valid Drivers License and acceptable driving would be required.

Inclusivity and Reasonable Accommodation

Evergreen Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. Note that a Washington State Patrol criminal background check will be conducted periodically as a condition of ongoing employment and candidates with prior criminal convictions will be invited to provide additional context as needed.

ETS will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship for ETS. We also seek to provide reasonable accommodation for the interview process.

Check Out ETS Excellent Benefits - Part of Your Total Rewards Package in this Role!

Key Benefits:

Medical and Dental benefits as well as voluntary Vision benefits.

403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year and Roth IRA.

Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) voluntary long-term disability coverage.

Vacation (2 weeks/year access at 6 months) Sick leave (24 days/year access at 30 days).

Mental health leave (12 days/year access at 30 days).

Holidays (12 days/year) and one Floating Holiday per year.

Exceptional Perks:

Wellness stipend ($50/month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage fitness classes gym membership meditation therapy park passes etc.

Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work.

License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance.

Referral bonus ($100/$250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times.

Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries and for REACH programs).

Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo Verizon Wireless and Corporate Shopping.

Professional development: ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term.

Evergreen Treatment Services acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.