Impactful SUD Intake & Assessment Specialist

Therapeutic Health Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 4,339,000 - 4,790,000; Full time

Job summary

Therapeutic Health Services seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional to provide intake, evaluation, and counseling across multiple locations in the Puget Sound region. You will develop individualized treatment plans and deliver group and family therapy.

The role requires SUDP credential, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate scheduling, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a trauma-informed, patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Social Services/Sciences or related field, plus two years' experience in counseling, case evaluation and staffing presentations and record keeping OR Associate Degree plus three years' experience in counseling.
• Maintain Substance Use Disorder Professional certification per WAC and possess the SUDP credential.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in chemical dependency, family dynamics, and counseling.
• Drug-free and out of treatment for a minimum of three years prior to employment and no misuse of alcohol or drugs while employed as an SUDP.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact with participants; responsible for screenings, evaluations, assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling.
• Performs intake interviews/assessments, travels between branches, and coordinates intake scheduling with supervisors.
• Ensures prompt clinical documentation including screening, assessment, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provides advocacy, case management, information and referral services, and wrap-around services in an outpatient setting.

Education

Associates degree in Social Services/Sciences or related field

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) credential

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Leadership ability

Computer proficiency

Teamwork under pressure

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Therapeutic Health Services seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional to provide intake, evaluation, and counseling across multiple locations in the Puget Sound region. You will develop individualized treatment plans and deliver group and family therapy.

The role requires SUDP credential, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate scheduling, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a trauma-informed, patient-centered care model.