SUD Intake Specialist — Assess, Align & Connect Care

Sound; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Parking

Training

Service Award

Job summary

SOUND Behavioral Health in Seattle, WA is seeking a SUD Clinical Intake Specialist (SUDCIS) to join our Capitol Hill clinic. You will perform intake assessments, apply ASAM Criteria to determine level of care, and coordinate referrals to ensure timely access to treatment and recovery services.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial histories, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting assessments and progress notes in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree required for candidates qualifying through the SUDP pathway.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in the substance use disorder field.
• Experience conducting assessments, applying ASAM Criteria, determining level of care, coordinating referrals, and engaging participants in treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrated substance use disorder and mental health screenings and assessments to identify treatment needs, strengths, barriers, and recovery goals and to inform treatment recommendations.
• Utilize ASAM Criteria to support level of care determinations, treatment recommendations, and transitions across the continuum of care.
• Promote engagement in treatment by building rapport, addressing barriers to care, coordinating referrals, and supporting participants through the intake and admission process.
• Prepare timely and accurate assessments, summaries, reports, progress notes, and related documentation in accordance with agency, regulatory, contractual, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, individual supervision, and assigned committees as required.

Skills

ASAM Criteria

Recovery-oriented practices

Engagement strategies

Care coordination

Documentation skills

Cultural humility

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree

SUDP credential

LICSW/LMHC/LMFT credential

Job description

SOUND Behavioral Health in Seattle, WA is seeking a SUD Clinical Intake Specialist (SUDCIS) to join our Capitol Hill clinic. You will perform intake assessments, apply ASAM Criteria to determine level of care, and coordinate referrals to ensure timely access to treatment and recovery services.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial histories, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting assessments and progress notes in the electronic health record.