Substance Use Disorder Trainee

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee to join the Behavioral Health team at White Center, WA. The role focuses on screening, counseling, and coordinating care for individuals with substance-use and mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will have SUDP/T requirements or an Associate’s degree with an SUDP license, and may be bilingual in English/Spanish. A strong commitment to service in a community health setting is essential.

Qualifications

• SUDP/Trainee: complete all classes to become SUDP and practicum hours; current SUDP Trainee Registration.
• SUDP Professional: Associate’s degree and certificate qualifying as SUDP; active SUDP license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• First Aid, CPR, and HIV certification maintained throughout employment.
• Prefer candidate with relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and evaluation of individuals and referrals to treatment programs.
• Offer individual and group counseling for substance-use and mental health issues.
• Maintain electronic health record system and monthly reporting to Program Manager.
• Adhere to facility policies and regulatory requirements (WAC388-805).
• Prepare progress reports and completion notices for courts, families, and referrals.

Skills

Counseling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

SUDP Trainee requirements

SUDP Professional requirements

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.

We are recruiting for the following position: Full‑time Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee (SUDP/T), to serve in the Behavioral Health department at our White Center in Washington State.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Provide screening and evaluation of individuals and refer them as needed to treatment and service programs available in the facility and in the community.
• Provide individual and group counseling for persons dealing with substance‑use related problems and emerging mental health issues.
• Implement electronic health record system, submit federal/state/county reports and patient surveys on a monthly basis to the Program Manager.
• Maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies and procedures of the facility and regulatory requirements, including WAC388‑805.
• Prepare current patient progress reports and completion notices for courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.

Conditions of Employment

• No history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse in the three (3) years immediately prior to employment, and no misuse while employed at Sea Mar.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.
• Must perform a minimum of 40 face‑to‑face encounters per week. If fewer than 40, must meet a minimum of 85 direct‑service hours per week.

Education and/or Experience

• For SUDP/T Trainee: completed all classes required to become a Substance Use Disorder Professional and all practicum hours required by the State Department of Health; current Substance Use Disorder Trainee Registration with the State Department of Health.
• For SUDP Professional: possess an Associate’s degree and the required certificate qualifying them as a Substance Use Disorder Professional; hold an active SUDP license from the Washington State Department of Health.
• Preferred to have relevant work experience.
• Must maintain First Aid, CPR, and HIV certification throughout employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement options. You will have the opportunity for advancement in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.