Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 36,120 - 43,394; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Trainee or Professional in Lakewood. This full-time role includes providing direct counseling services to adults, youth, and families facing drug-related issues. Candidates with an associate's degree, relevant certification, and experience are preferred.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Bilingual candidates are favored.

Qualifications

• Completion of required classes and practicum hours for SUDP registration.
• At least three years of relevant work experience for Professional.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support appropriate to the age of patients.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, and intakes.
• Maintain compliance with treatment policies and regulations.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

Active SUDP license

Current First Aid, CPR, and HIV certification

Job description

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.

Job Title

Substance Use Disorder Trainee or Professional II or III – Posting #27525

Location and Hours

Lakewood Behavioral Health Clinic; occasional travel to Tacoma 19th Street Clinic.

Position Summary

This full‑time Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee (SUDP/T) is responsible for providing direct counseling services to patients in one‑to‑one or group formats. The counselor conducts assessments, evaluations, and intakes, and offers services to adults, youth, and families with primary diagnoses of chemical dependence and related mental health needs. The role requires adherence to a disease model of chemical dependency that emphasizes total abstinence as the basis for ongoing recovery.

Hourly Rate

$26.22 – $31.50

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Screen and evaluate individuals and refer them to other treatment or service programs available at the facility and in the community.
• Conduct individual and group counseling for persons confronting drug‑related problems and emerging mental health issues.
• Implement problem‑oriented record system and submit required federal, state, and local reports, patient surveys, and monthly summaries to the Program Manager.
• Maintain professional standards and follow facility treatment policies and federal, state, and local regulations, particularly WAC 388‑805 and relevant RCW provisions.
• Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices for courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources as appropriate.

Conditions of Employment

• No history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for the three years immediately prior to employment, and no misuse while employed.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to speak effectively before clients or employees.
• Perform at least 40 face‑to‑face encounters per week, or achieve a minimum of 85 direct service hours per week if encounters are fewer.

Education and/or Experience

• For Trainee: completion of all required classes and practicum hours to become a Substance Use Disorder Professional and current registration with the State Department of Health.
• For Professional: associate’s degree, required certification qualifying for SUDP, an active SUDP license from the Washington State Department of Health, at least three years of relevant work experience, and current First Aid, CPR, and HIV certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage.
• Life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Union Representation

This position is represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.