Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Evergreen Treatment Services•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead SUDP is a senior member of Evergreen Treatment Services’ Counseling team within Behavioral Health. The role provides clinical mentorship, oversight, and operational support to the counseling program while maintaining a direct-service caseload. The Lead SUDP coaches counseling staff, answers day-to-day clinical, operational, and documentation questions from SUDPs and SUDPTs, and acts as a designee and backup for the Clinical Supervisor when assigned. The position delivers comprehensive participant care in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws and regulations, and supports program quality, compliance, and staff development. The work is fast-paced and may involve high-stress situations. The position is based at the Seattle Clinic and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The salary range is $75,000 to $82,000, with a stated midpoint of $78,500. New hires typically receive between the minimum and midpoint; offers may vary based on experience, internal equity, and market factors. In addition to counselor duties, the Lead SUDP reviews and co-signs SUDPT clinical documentation, reviews assessments and treatment records, tracks assessment and discharge completion, coordinates group counseling schedules, and provides backup counseling coverage. The role mentors and trains SUDPTs and new counseling staff, supports audits and quality assurance, tracks service and documentation data, facilitates or attends meetings, and serves as the Clinical Supervisor’s designee when assigned. Counselor duties include conducting assessments, providing individual and group counseling and telehealth services, creating and updating treatment plans, responding to test results under program protocols, completing discharge documentation, coordinating referrals and outreach, and observing urine collection when required. The position also requires timely clinical documentation, care coordination, participation in meetings and supervision, compliance with confidentiality and regulatory requirements, and professional, ethical, and equitable engagement with participants and colleagues. The employee may be exposed to illicit drug residue, fumes, biohazardous materials, and bloodborne pathogens. The job involves sitting, handling objects and equipment, reaching, speaking and hearing; frequent standing, walking, and kneeling; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, and lifting or moving up to 30 pounds; and rare crouching or crawling. The work environment has moderate noise and may require working outdoors in inclement weather. Equipment includes a computer, photocopier, fax machine, and phone; a program vehicle may also be used, requiring a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Requirements

Current Washington State certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP).
At least one year of experience as a Counselor at ETS, or equivalent relevant experience as determined by the organization.
At least three years of experience in substance use disorder counseling, including group and individual counseling.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of motivational interviewing and demonstrated experience using it in a clinical setting.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, organize and prioritize work, adapt to changing circumstances, work effectively in fast-paced and high-stress environments, and use effective problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
Ability to travel on behalf of the agency as required.
If using a program vehicle, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lead, coaching, or mentorship roles within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Review and co-sign SUDPT clinical documentation and written correspondence for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; request revisions when needed.
Review ASAM assessments, treatment plans, discharge statements, summaries, and other clinical service notes in a timely manner.
Monitor and track assessment completion and discharges to ensure program requirements are met.
Coordinate and facilitate clinical case consultations.
Coordinate group counseling schedules and provide backup counseling coverage during unplanned staff absences as needed.
Maintain timely, professional communication through Teams and email.
Mentor, train, observe, and support SUDPT staff working toward Washington State SUDP credentialing; assist with new counseling staff training and orientation.
Participate in staff performance review processes as assigned.
Assist the Clinical Supervisor with audit preparation, participant chart reviews, and compliance checks.
Compile and track utilization, service-delivery, and no-show data; communicate trends and concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.
Monitor peer chart and documentation audit completion and report status, trends, barriers, and concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.
Prepare meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and complete related documentation; attend Lead Counselor and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Serve as the Clinical Supervisor’s designee when assigned.
Conduct initial ASAM assessments and ongoing clinical assessments; facilitate individual and group counseling; and create, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
Respond to positive urinalysis and breathalyzer results in accordance with program protocols; complete discharge statements or summaries and treatment verification letters as needed.
Provide telehealth counseling in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
Refer participants to case management and other services; follow up on missed doses and complete required outreach and engagement activities.
Observe participant urine collection for drug-screen urinalysis when required.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation; complete required state, agency, and payer forms and reporting; follow up on PointClickCare tasks; and keep calendars and scheduling systems current.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision; collaborate with departments and external partners to coordinate care.
Complete assigned peer chart and documentation audits within established timeframes.
Follow agency policies, documentation timelines, privacy requirements, and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2; practice within credentialing scope and obtain consultation or supervisory approval as required.
Attend required professional development, training, and continuing education activities.
Support an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment; build effective relationships across diverse backgrounds and support agency efforts to address systemic inequities.
Maintain reliable attendance, professional communication, organization, adaptability, professional boundaries, confidentiality, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills; use required technology proficiently and travel for the agency as required.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program and agency operations.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits; voluntary vision benefits.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 2% after one year, and a Roth IRA.
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Vacation: two weeks per year, available after six months.
Sick leave: 24 days per year, available after 30 days.
Mental health leave: 12 days per year, available after 30 days.
12 holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.