Substance Use Disorder Professional II or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 37,264 - 40,253; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k)/Retirement options

24 days paid time off + 10 holidays

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) for its Puyallup Behavioral Health Clinic. You will provide direct counseling services to patients struggling with chemical dependency, conduct individual and group therapy, and perform assessments.

A qualified candidate must hold an AA degree, possess a Washington State SUDP License, and have no history of substance misuse for the prior two years. An excellent benefits package is offered for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• AA degree and Washington State SUDP License required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to facilitate client self-examination.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling services to patients.
• Deliver group or one-to-one therapy sessions.
• Perform patient assessments, evaluations, and intakes.

Skills

Counseling skills

Empathy

Flexibility in therapy

Communication skills

Typing proficiency

Education

AA degree

Washington State SUDP License

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community‑based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position

Substance Use Disorder Professional II or III – Posting #26897

Hourly Range: $27.05 - $29.22

Position Summary

Full‑time Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) position available at our Puyallup Behavioral Health Clinic. The applicant will work with patients suffering from chemical dependency. Applicants must have no history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of two years prior to the time of employment.

This role is responsible for providing direct counseling services to patients, delivering one‑to‑one or group therapy, performing assessments, evaluations, and intakes. Services are provided to adults, youth, and families. Applicants should have demonstrated rapport, empathy for, and the ability to communicate with recovery patients. The clients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have emerging mental health problems.

Applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency with the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction. This job description does not indicate that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee; the person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. The counselor will understand that services at the organization follow a client‑centered model with emphasis on integrated care.

Education and Experience

• Must have an AA degree and a Washington State SUDP License or Washington State Department of Health.
• Knowledgeable of a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and the ability to set and maintain therapeutic limits. The agency milieu mandates that the incumbent be flexible, versatile, and skilled in developing creative interventions that modify inappropriate behavior.
• Must have an understanding of the theory and practice of individual and group treatment of substance use clients to facilitate client self‑examination, expression of feelings, insight development, problem solving, and motivation to develop a chemically free lifestyle.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Ability to type fluently, with excellent grammar and spelling.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word and Excel is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must have and maintain First Aid and HIV certification.
• The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at Sea Mar.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Full‑time employees working 30 hours more receive an excellent benefit package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid‑time‑off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. External candidates are considered after 9/23/2024.