Residential Counselor / SUDP(T)

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous vacation and leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima, WA seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional to deliver evidence‑based interventions within an integrated treatment model that emphasizes harm reduction and recovery goals. You will assess, develop individualized plans, provide counseling, and coordinate care with other clinicians and courts.

The role requires an Associate's degree or certificate in addictions, SUDP certification in Washington, eligibility for AAC registration, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or certificate in addictions/chemical dependency studies.
• SUDP certification in Washington state is required.
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required by state/federal law.

Responsibilities

• Completing substance use assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Providing supportive counseling and case management to clients and families.
• Facilitating behavioral health treatment and recovery-focused groups.
• Collaborating with clinicians and coordinating care within an integrated treatment model.
• Managing documentation in a respectful, client-centered manner.
• Providing progress reports to courts, probation departments and referral sources as appropriate.

Skills

SUDP Certification WA

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in addictions/chemical dependency studies

Driver's license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Yakima, WA 98902Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Certificate programSalary Range: $28.48 - $42.72 HourlyJob Shift: DayUp To $5,000 Sign-On Bonus - A hiring bonus of up to $5,000 will be paid in equal installments each pay period over a 12-month period, beginning after the completion of the first month of employment.

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Substance Use Disorder Professional?

Substance Use Disorder Professionals work with individuals who are experiencing addiction or are at risk of addiction to provide evidence-based interventions as part of an integrated treatment model. Substance Use Disorder Professionals also collaborate with other clinicians and each client to develop treatment plans and assist with care coordination. This position emphasizes harm reduction and attaining progress toward each individual’s recovery goals. To be successful in this role, the Substance Use Disorder Professional will need to stay current on trends and developments in the substance use and addiction field. It is also important to be able to establish rapport quickly, motivate others, and keep a positive attitude in the midst of challenges.

Substance Use Disorder Professional duties may include:

• completing substance use assessments
• collaborating with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan
• providing supportive counseling and case management to clients & their families
• facilitating behavioral health treatment and educational groups that focus on recovery barriers, skill-building, motivation, and harm reduction
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• providing progress reports and completion notices to the courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate
• completing all documentation in a respectful, client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or certificate in addictions or chemical dependency studies
• Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification in Washington
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You

Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Equal Opportunity EmployerComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.

The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.