Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH • Seattle, WA

13h • $75,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead SUDP is a senior member of Evergreen Treatment Services’ Counseling team within Behavioral Health. The position supports the agency’s mission by providing clinical mentorship, oversight, and operational support to the counseling program while maintaining a direct-service caseload. The Lead SUDP coaches and supports counseling staff, answers daily operational, clinical, and documentation questions from SUDPs and SUDPTs, and serves as a designee and backup for the Clinical Supervisor when assigned.

The role provides comprehensive, high-quality participant care in accordance with agency policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. It also supports program quality, compliance, and staff development through clinical oversight, mentoring, and service coordination. 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 AM to 2 PM.

The salary range is $75,000 to $82,000, with a midpoint of $78,500. New hires typically receive between the minimum and midpoint; offers may vary based on experience, internal equity, and market. The role includes clinical oversight and documentation review; staff coaching, training, and mentorship; counseling program scheduling and operational support; audit and compliance assistance; meeting and administrative responsibilities; and the full range of Counselor clinical-service, documentation, coordination, and compliance duties.

Requirements

• Current Washington State certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP).
• At least one year of experience as an ETS Counselor, or equivalent relevant experience as determined by the organization.
• At least three years of substance use disorder counseling experience, 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.
• Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced, high-stress environments and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel for the agency as required.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required if using a program vehicle.

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.
• Review ASAM assessments, treatment plans, discharge statements, summaries, and other clinical notes; request revisions as needed.
• Monitor assessment completion and discharges for compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate clinical case consultations.
• Coordinate group counseling schedules and provide backup counseling coverage during unplanned staff absences.
• Maintain timely, professional communication through Teams and email.
• Mentor, train, observe, and support SUDPT staff pursuing Washington State SUDP credentialing.
• Assist with training and orienting newly hired counseling staff and participate in staff performance reviews 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.
• Track staff peer chart and documentation audits and communicate their 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.
• Complete initial ASAM and ongoing clinical assessments; facilitate individual and group counseling; and create, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Respond to positive urinalysis and breathalyzer results according to 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; conduct outreach and engagement; and observe urine collection for drug screening when required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation; complete required state, agency, and payer forms; follow up on PointClickCare tasks; and keep Outlook calendars and scheduling systems current.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings, case consultations, and scheduled clinical supervision; collaborate with departments and external partners to coordinate care.
• Complete assigned peer chart and documentation audits accurately and on time.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, documentation timelines, confidentiality requirements, and applicable laws and professional ethics; practice within credentialing scope and seek supervision or approval as required.
• Attend required professional development, training, and continuing education.
• Promote racial justice, social equity, inclusion, and respectful relationships across diverse communities, and support organization-wide efforts to address systems shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.
• Maintain reliable attendance, communicate professionally, prioritize work, adapt to changing circumstances, collaborate on problem-solving, maintain professional boundaries, safeguard confidentiality, and use effective problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
• Use Microsoft 365 and other required technology systems proficiently and travel on behalf of the agency as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and agency operations.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits, plus 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, plus flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program and 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.
• Twelve holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed