Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) - North Seattle

We Care Daily Clinics • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC), North Seattle, is a new clinic seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to support members during challenging times. WCDC aims to restore hope and purpose for individuals battling opioid use by removing barriers, providing a holistic approach to recovery, and utilizing evidence-based treatment. The clinic is an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) facility that combines FDA-approved medication with behavioral health counseling, offering personalized recovery pathways in a supportive environment. Services include planned patient transportation and family/social support.

Requirements

• Academic training in the social service field and in chemical dependency treatment as required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
• The counselor is required to maintain this status and complete continuing education requirements throughout their employment.
• The Counselor must also provide the agency with ongoing documentation of their current Washington Department of Health C.D.P. license credential throughout their employment.
• Minimum Two years of experience in the social service field and in chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Must be able to pass required background checks and be in current compliance with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required.

Nice To Haves

• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.
• LMHC desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all clinic policies and treatment procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary.
• Provide individual counseling and case management services to assigned patients.
• Consistently maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
• Promptly and accurately complete progress notations of all interactions with patients in assigned patient files.
• Provide professional preparation and prompt submission of: Initial treatment plans, Ongoing treatment plans, Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results, Administrative detoxification notices, Letter of assistance and referral for assigned patients, Closing treatment summaries for discharged patients, Daily activity forms, Required state and agency recording forms.
• Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attends meetings as requested.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all patients and the integrity of professional staff communication and behavior.
• Serve as a leader or co-leader of therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities.
• Meet with primary supervisor for the purposes of patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and/or other designated supervisor staff for the purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues.
• Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient treatment progress and status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Participate in Federal and State substance use training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.
• Support the mission with all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus plan launching in Q4, earn 8–16% of your quarterly pay for hitting key targets.
• The Tribe usually offers annual COLA adjustments (not guaranteed).

What This Job Offers

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