Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care•Auburn, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Cities is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee in Auburn, Washington. The position provides substance use disorder assessments, individual and support groups, education groups, crisis services, and relapse prevention. It also provides treatment and case management to clients with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses, while fostering a recovery-oriented, wellness-focused, and hopeful environment. The role includes meeting clients in and outside the office, collaborating on recovery plans, and providing education about treatments, procedures, medications, and ongoing service requirements. Work may take place in community settings such as clients’ homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters. Valley Cities has been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, supporting integrated mental health and substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and accessible services.

Requirements

Associate degree in a behavioral sciences field.
Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee certification.
Current driver's license.
Pass required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree desired.

Responsibilities

Orient and educate clients and their families, including meeting with them in and outside the office.
Collaborate with clients on recovery plans.
Provide educational information about treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing service requirements in coordination with direct service providers.
Assist with substance use disorder group planning and facilitation.
Provide assessments, individual services, and other substance use disorder services as needed.
Provide crisis management services.
Participate in quality improvement activities and assigned committees.
Work with clients on practical, real-world problem solving, including engaging clients in services in the office and in community settings.
Advocate for clients with community members, family, providers, landlords, and others.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents.
Health Savings Account with an annual $2,000 contribution, prorated monthly.
Agency-sponsored retirement plan with up to 6% employer contributions and pre-tax or Roth options.
Access to Employee Assistance Program resources.
Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options.
Access to student loan forgiveness programs.
Annual longevity bonuses.
Recognition programs and incentives.
Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure.
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable.
Paid training days and yearly training fund.
Signing bonus of $1,500 or $3,000.