SUD Clinician - Community Behavioral Health

Sound•Seattle, WA

2d•$33 - $35

About The Position

The SUD Clinician is part of a specialized team providing substance use disorder treatment in a co-occurring outpatient setting to people who are self-referred or involved in the criminal justice system. Treatment may be time-limited or longer-term and follows an outcome-oriented plan developed within the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) framework, with periodic reviews of service appropriateness, intensity, and level of care. The clinician works toward clients’ goals and supports their health and community engagement using recovery language and principles. The role provides direct clinical services and referrals, including ASAM intake evaluations, individual and group therapy, and services for clients and families. It also includes treatment and recovery planning, case management, clinical documentation, coordination with other agencies and resources, monitoring medication regimens and treatment compliance in collaboration with prescribing physicians, and tracking service utilization and outcomes. The clinician participates in team meetings, consultations, case presentations, training, and program development. Service intensity expectations apply to meet county and state standards.

Requirements

At least an associate degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field.
Washington State DOH SUDP/T certification required.
Must be able to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Understand individual therapy, group therapy, and/or case management approaches to providing services.
Strong working knowledge of behavioral health and support resources in King County, and familiarity with state and local health delivery systems, funding principles, and clinical service mandates.
Understand behavioral health recovery concepts and apply them appropriately in work.
Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crises.
Ability to appreciate and work well with a complex and diverse population.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least one year of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager, with demonstrated clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services and internal and external organizational referrals for clients.
Conduct ASAM intake evaluations and provide individual and group therapy to clients and families.
Develop treatment plans and maintain accurate, timely clinical records according to organizational policy.
Develop and implement recovery plans in accordance with ASAM criteria.
Provide required case management services, including admission, WAC-required reports, continued-stay services, and discharge planning.
Collect urine samples, process laboratory paperwork, and send samples to the laboratory.
Prepare reports, summaries, and progress notes and incorporate them into clinical records.
Consult and liaise with other agencies and resources on behalf of clients.
Assist clients in remaining stable in the community, reducing use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
Monitor medication regimens and treatment compliance in collaboration with prescribing physicians.
Monitor service utilization and the success of outcome measures.
Participate in team meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
Participate in ongoing program development and assessment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical and dental insurance for the team member and child(ren) through the child’s 26th birthday.
Paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance covering 60% of monthly salary.
18 days of paid vacation beginning in the first year.
12 days of paid sick leave.
9 paid holidays.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts for limited health care and dependent day care costs, pre-tax.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
401(k) retirement plan with an organization contribution of 3%; team members are 100% vested and may contribute to their own plan.
Paid training, including free in-house professional training and $400 annually plus 3 paid days for off-site training.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Free supervision hours for Washington State licensure.
Service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service.