Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) - Auburn

We Care Daily Clinics•Auburn, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC) is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional for its Auburn, Washington clinic. WCDC is a modern, person-centered Opioid Treatment Program that combines FDA-approved medication with behavioral health counseling. The clinic aims to remove barriers to recovery and provide holistic, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment, with services that also include planned patient transportation and family and social support. The professional provides counseling and case management to assigned patients, supports personalized treatment planning, maintains accurate clinical and administrative documentation, and coordinates care with clinic staff. The role includes leading or co-leading therapy and educational groups, participating in treatment team meetings, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, and complying with clinic policies, HIPAA, and relevant state and federal requirements. Compensation is $72,000–$90,000, with the starting salary based on years of experience as a fully licensed SUDP. Evening and weekend hours may be required, and travel may be needed on a minimal basis.

Requirements

Academic training in the social service field and chemical dependency treatment, as required for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional under the WAC.
Maintain the required professional status and complete continuing education requirements throughout employment.
Provide ongoing documentation of a current Washington Department of Health C.D.P. license credential throughout employment.
At least two years of experience in the social service field and chemical dependency treatment, as required for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional under the WAC.
Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance use treatment planning and counseling issues.
Computer literacy, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records systems, and initiative in keeping current with technological change.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from varied ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Conduct all business activities professionally and ethically.
Pass required background checks and remain in compliance with required testing, screening, and credentialing.
Ability to travel as needed; travel is described as minimal.

Nice To Haves

Opioid Treatment Program experience; preference will be given in hiring.
LMHC credential; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure clinic policies and treatment procedures are implemented, and recommend updates or changes as necessary.
Provide individual counseling and case management services to assigned patients.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
Complete timely and accurate progress notes documenting patient interactions in assigned files.
Prepare and submit initial and ongoing treatment plans, responses to positive urinalysis or breathalyzer results, administrative detoxification notices, letters of assistance and referral, closing treatment summaries, daily activity forms, and required state and agency records.
Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attend meetings as requested.
Protect patient confidentiality and maintain the integrity of professional staff communication and behavior.
Lead or co-lead therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities.
Meet with the primary supervisor for patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and with designated supervisory staff to review documentation and treatment planning issues.
Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments.
Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient progress and status, and to hear and act on patient appeals of administrative actions and program non-compliance issues.
Comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Participate in federal and state substance use training and continuing education as needed to perform the position safely and effectively.
Interact positively and motivationally with staff in support of the company mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.