Professional, Substance Use Disorder - Trainee

Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community! ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years. Learn more about our mission and values. Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice. Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members. Check out the compelling stories told by our patients, clients, and staff members that provide more information and a clear picture regarding our organization’s essential work. This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission! Job Summary: The SUDP/T (Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee) position is part of the Counseling team in Behavioral Health and supports ETS’s mission by serving as the primary care team coordinator for their assigned participants. This role is central to ETS’s mission, providing comprehensive care for assigned participants through assessments, individual and group counseling, and coordinated support throughout their enrollment at Evergreen Treatment Services.

Requirements

SUDP-Trainee as defined - WAC 246-811
Academic training in the social service field and in the area of substance use disorder treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee.
Work experience in the social service field and in the area of substance use disorder treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee (SUDP/T) as stipulated in the WAC.
Experience of substance abuse treatment planning and counseling.

Responsibilities

Complete an initial ASAM assessment.
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation of all engagement with participants and external stakeholders.
Create and update individualized treatment plans.
Provide timely responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results.
Coordinate letters of assistance and referral for assigned participants.
Complete treatment summaries for discharged participants.
Complete required state and agency recording forms.
Provide telehealth counseling services.
Engage in weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings to address and support participant needs.
Participate in treatment team meetings to review progress, address appeals, administrative actions, and non-adherence to program guidelines.
May be asked to observe participant urine collection for drug screen urinalysis when needed.
Some local travel may be required on behalf of the agency.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits.
403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year, and Roth IRA.
Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Vacation (2 weeks/year, access at 6 months), Sick leave (24 days/year, access at 30 days).
Mental health leave (12 days/year, access at 30 days).
Holidays (12 days/year) and one Floating Holiday per year.
Wellness stipend ($50/month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc.
Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work.
License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance.
Referral bonus ($100/$250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times.
Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs).
Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping.
Professional development: ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term.