Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) - Auburn

We Care Daily Clinics•Auburn, WA

23h•$72,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC) is a modern, person-centered Opioid Treatment Program facility in Auburn, Washington. It provides addiction treatment using FDA-approved medication paired with behavioral health counseling, along with planned patient transportation and family and social support. WCDC’s mission is to remove barriers to recovery, offer holistic and evidence-based care, and help patients restore healthy living. The Substance Use Disorder Professional provides counseling, case management, group treatment, and documentation for assigned patients while coordinating care with clinic staff. The role requires maintaining Washington Department of Health chemical dependency professional credentials and ongoing continuing education. The starting salary is based on years of experience as a fully licensed SUDP, with compensation listed as $72,000–$90,000. Evening and weekend hours may be required, and minimal travel may be needed.

Requirements

Academic training in social services and chemical dependency treatment as required for a Washington Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional under the WAC.
Maintain the required credential throughout employment and provide ongoing documentation of the current Washington Department of Health credential.
At least two years of experience in the social service field and chemical dependency treatment, as required under the WAC qualifications for a licensed Chemical Dependency Professional.
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 diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Conduct business activities professionally and ethically.
Pass required background checks and remain in compliance with other required testing, screening, and credentialing.
Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Ability to travel as needed; travel is minimal.

Nice To Haves

Opioid Treatment Program experience is preferred.
LMHC credential is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement clinic policies and treatment procedures, and recommend updates or changes as needed.
Provide individual counseling and case management to assigned patients.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
Accurately and promptly document 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 recording forms.
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 address patient appeals of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.
Comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Participate in federal and state substance use training and continuing education as needed.
Interact positively and motivationally with staff in support of the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.