Substance Use Disorder Professional (Monroe location)

UHS • Monroe, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional for our Monroe location. This position is an integral part of the clinical care team in our inpatient program at our Monroe location. Position Summary - (Schedule Sun-Thur or Tue-Sat) The Substance Use Disorder Professional completes Substance Use evaluations (American Society of Addiction Medicine, ASAM assessment), conducts recovery-oriented group therapy, supervises SUDPTs, and provides training to case managers on the proper administration of an ASAM evaluation. Utilizes evidence based practice in assisting patients achieve their optimal level of mental and emotional health with a focus on chemical dependency issues. Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in human services or related field.
• Current WA State independent license in a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an SUDP and completing ASAM assessments.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in an inpatient or residential setting.

Nice To Haves

• Meets criteria to be an Approved Supervisor per WAC 246-811-049.

Responsibilities

• Completes Substance Use evaluations (American Society of Addiction Medicine, ASAM assessment)
• Conducts recovery-oriented group therapy
• Supervises SUDPTs
• Provides training to case managers on the proper administration of an ASAM evaluation
• Utilizes evidence based practice in assisting patients achieve their optimal level of mental and emotional health with a focus on chemical dependency issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees