Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Seattle Roots Community Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (3 options)

Dental plans (2 options)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

ORCA subsidy up to 80%

401k match (up to 9% total)

Job summary

Seattle Roots Community Health is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to deliver outpatient SUD treatment services. You will assess, diagnose, counsel, and coordinate care for patients with substance use disorders, collaborating with staff and school-based sites to support youth and communities.

The role emphasizes harm reduction and patient-centered care within a not-for-profit urban health system.

Qualifications

• Active WA SUDP license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field.
• Experience with harm reduction philosophy and adolescents.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification.
• Proficient with EMR systems (EPIC) and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for medical providers on SUD-related issues.
• Perform SUD assessments and make treatment recommendations.
• Provide care coordination and rapid placement into appropriate care.
• Develop relationships with community resources.
• Counsel patients individually or in groups to support recovery.
• Maintain accurate records of patient histories and progress.
• Develop and evaluate treatment plans based on evidence and history.
• Provide information and referrals for SUD services to patients and families.
• Plan follow-up or aftercare for discharged patients.
• Collaborate with school-based sites to support youth and communities.
• Counsel patients and support systems on harm reduction methods.
• Attend Addiction Medicine Program meetings and coordinate accordingly.

Skills

Active SUDP license WA

Experience 2+ years

Harm reduction experience

Adolescent experience

Driver's license

CPR certification

EPIC EMR

Independent and team work

Underserved populations experience

Cultural competence

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

• Base Pay $32.64 - $48.73 / Hour
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

Position Title: Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Location: Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center, Country Doctor Community Clinic and STEP Clinic

Expected Hours : 40 hours/week

Union: Yes

$32.64- $48.73 Per hour, payable bi-weekly. Exempt status will be determined by compensation assigned. The salary scale for this position is between steps 0 and 19, depending on experience and level of licensure. We use the resume submitted on your application to determine your hourly wage, so please ensure that all relevant work experience is listed in your resume. Applicants must pass an extensive background check.

About Us

Seattle Roots Community Health is a not-for-profit organization that operates two primary care clinics, an After-Hours Clinic, two School-Based Health Centers, a low barrier Medication-assisted treatment clinic and a Dental Clinic. Our Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center was founded in 1970 in Seattle's Central District. Our Country Doctor Community Clinic was established in 1971 by residents of the CapitolHill neighborhood.

Seattle Roots is passionate about serving patients of all backgrounds and employing individuals who are equally committed to this mission. To ensure our organization is best serving our populations, we strive to promote policies that enable us to work effectively in all situations, with patients, with coworkers, and with the community.

Our Mission

To improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and caring primary health care that addresses the needs of people, regardless of their ability to pay. At Carolyn Downs and Country Doctor, healthcare is a right.

Job Summary

As a Substance Use Disorder Professional, you are a vital member of our Behavioral Health team, responsible for delivering exceptional substance use treatment services to our patients in an outpatient setting. With your extensive knowledge and expertise, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders by providing personalized assessments, diagnoses, counseling, and treatment. By working collaboratively with our staff, you can also help to provide consultation and training on working with patients with substance use disorders, making a lasting difference in our community.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for medical providers to discuss patient issues or concerns related to possible substance use disorder symptoms
• Perform Substance Use Disorder assessments and make treatment recommendations
• Provide care coordination and case management services, with a focus on rapid placement into the least restrictive and appropriate level of care
• Develop relationships with community resources
• Counsel patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in pursuing recovery, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients’ histories and progress, services provided, and other required information
• Develop, review and evaluate patient treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and patient histories
• Provide patients or family members with information about substance use disorder issues and available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
• Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for patients to be discharged from treatment programs
• Collaborate with staff at school-based sites to provide services to young people using substances, and to provide recovery-oriented support to the wider school community
• Counsel patients/support system on harm reduction methods
• Attend Addiction Medicine Program (AMP) meetings and coordinate with program

Qualifications

• Active Substance Use Disorder Professional License in Washington State
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Experience and background in harm reduction philosophy and treatment
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Valid driver's license
• Active CPR Certification
• Comfortable working within electronic medical record systems, preferably EPIC
• Ability to treat patients in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a clinical team in a medical setting
• Experience providing care to medically underserved populations
• Ability to interact and work well with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, Google products, and computers

We provide a robust suite of benefits, including the choice of three medical plans, two dental plans, long-term disability, life, and other insurance programs. You'll have access to flexible spending accounts, a subsidy of up to 80% of the cost of an ORCA pass, plus an additional match of 50% of the employee's contribution up to 4% after one year of employment. (Ex. if employee contributes at 4%, Seattle Roots will match with an additional 2%, plus the safe harbor contribution totaling a 9% contribution to the employee's 401k) We've got you covered!