Substance Use Disorder Professional

Hope and healing clinic; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Hope and Healing Clinic in Tumwater, WA seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to support a new clinic. The SUDP will provide individual counseling, case management, and treatment planning for patients, reporting to the SUDP Manager.

The role requires HIPAA knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Base salary is $72,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, EAP, vacation,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an SUDP.
• Academic training in the social service field and chemical dependency treatment as required by Washington DOH.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and case management to assigned patients.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
• Complete progress notes promptly and accurately in patient files.
• Develop ongoing treatment plans and responses to urinalysis results.
• Coordinate with staff and attend Treatment Team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counselling knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Social service training

SUDP license credential

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic medical records

Job description

At Hope and Healing Clinic, we recognize that each journey to recovery is a personal one. Rooted in our commitment to our community, we provide tailored medication-assisted treatment andbehavioralhealth therapy designed to meet our members where they are. Our team stands beside them every step, offering compassionate guidance, unwavering support, and essential resources to help them reclaim their life.

Through our comprehensive approach to opioid treatment and access to technology-enabled care, wedon’tjust treat symptoms—we care for the whole person. Our healthcare professionals address not only the underlying causes of substance use but also its impact on everyfacetof our members' lives. Together,we’rebuilding a path to healing, resilience, and lasting recovery. Our commitment to wellbeing extends to our employees. Working at Hope and Healing Clinic offers you the chance to make a real impact whilestill prioritizing a healthy work-life balance.

Join Our Team!

Hope and Healing Clinic is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) who is eager to support their new clinic locatedin Tumwater, WA.

The SUDP shall serve as the primary contact person with their assigned clinic patients. It is through thecounsellor'songoing individual contracts with his/her patients that the majorobjectivesof treatment areattained. S/He shall provide assigned patients with necessary program information and scheduling referrals to internal and external resources, individualcounselling, and guidance in developing their treatment plans and goals. The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions. The SUDP will report to the Clinical Lead/Supervisor.

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Substance Use Disorder Professional should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect,compassionand dignity.

• Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Professional/SUDP
• Base Salary: $72,000. Hope & Healing offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); vacation, sick, paid holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave; and a 401(k)-retirement plan as part of our total compensation package.
• Location: Tumwater, Washington
• Hours: M-F, rotation on Mobile Unit
• Travel Requirements: less than 10%
• Reports to: SUDP Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and treatment procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary
• Provide individualcounselingand case management services to assigned patients
• Consistentlymaintainprofessional boundaries with patients and coworkers
• Prompt,accuratecompletion of progress notations of all interactions with patients in assigned patient files
• Professional preparation and prompt submission of:
• 2. Ongoing treatment plans
• 3. Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results
• 5. Letter ofassistanceand referral for assigned patients
• 7. Daily activity forms
• 8. Required state and agency recording forms
• Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attends meetings as requested
• Ensures the confidentiality of all patients and the integrity of professional staff communication andbehavior
• Serve as a leader or co-leader of therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities
• Meet with primary supervisor for the purposes of patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and/or other designated supervisor staff for the purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues
• Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient treatment progress ad status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed tosafely and effectively perform in the position
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience

Position Requirements

Education

• Academic training in the social service field andin the area ofchemical dependency treatment isrequiredin accordance withthe qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
• Thecounseloris required tomaintainthis status and complete continuing education requirements throughout their employment.
• Thecounselormust also provide the agency with ongoing documentation of their current Washington Department of Health SUDP license credential throughout their employment.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an SUDP.
• Work experience in the social service field andin the area ofchemical dependency treatment isrequiredin accordance withthe qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:
• A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
  • There may be a need to work alongside the mobile unit team (regular rotation). Want to be comfortable working in various conditions and settings
• Will spend some time on feet while filing, making photocopies or standing to greet a visitor.
• Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as maybe responsible formoving supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.

Additional

• The nature of this position isfast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance abuse treatment planning andcounsellingissues
• Thecounsellorshall be creative in developing and implementing effective approaches to chemical dependency treatment
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well asa high levelof initiative in keeping current with technological change
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs abuse while employed
• Must be able to pass required background checks
• Complies withandup-to-datewith all other testing,screeningand credentialing asrequired
• Evening and weekend hours may berequired
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal)

Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed,color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.