Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) at Therapeutic Health Services – Bellevue, Washington

Since 1972, Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has provided evidence-based, culturally appropriate and compassionate behavioral health treatment, programs and services for children, youth, and families with substance use and mental health disorders. We are on the frontlines:

• Fighting the region’s opioid epidemic
• Providing behavioral health support for those experiencing homelessness
• Lowering barriers to behavioral health for youth and adults who have had challenges accessing quality care
• Specialists in serving the needs of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities
• A family of caring and compassionate providers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our community

We are hiring a Substance Use Disorder Professional- Certified (SUDP) to join our Eastside Team. As a substance use disorder professional, you'll serve as the primary contact with participants; responsible for screenings, evaluations, assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling. This is a full-time, in-person position, Monday-Friday. The pay for this role is $31.50- $34.77 an hour.

Examples Of Work:

• Conducts a self-assessment of skill levels related to Substance Use Disorder Professional practice, collaborating closely with the Clinical Supervisor to strengthen identified areas and complete necessary training hours for SUDP certification.
• Provides individual and group counseling services to individuals enrolled in programs at THS and/or its affiliates.
• Serves as leader or co-leader of therapy groups.
• Performs intake interviews/assessments as required.
• Develops and implements treatment plans and concurrent treatment plan reviews reflecting the participant’s perspective.
• Ensures prompt, accurate clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notations, and preparation of treatment contracts, letters, referrals, and discharge summaries.
• Provides advocacy, case management, information and referral services, and wrap-around services in an outpatient setting.
• Assists in resolving participant's issues, as they relate to staffing decisions. Follows through on staffing recommendations for participants.
• Adheres to established THS policies and procedures.
• Provides advocacy, case management, information and referral services, and wrap-around services in an outpatient setting.
• Serves on THS committees as assigned.
• Complete THS Relias trainings, as assigned
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Social Services/Sciences or related field from an accredited college/university OR two years’ experience in counseling, case evaluation, staffing presentations, and record keeping.
• Maintain Substance Use Disorder Professional certification per WAC (Washington Administrative Code) and possess the SUDP credential.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in chemical dependency, family dynamics, and counseling.
• Able to Works effectively with diverse populations.
• Able to work effectively in teams and performs well under pressure.
• Be able to maintain a professional image within the community at all times.
• Drug-free for a minimum of three years immediately prior to employment and no misuse of alcohol or drugs while employed as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer proficiency is required, including learning electronic medical records systems and effectively documenting client records.

We offer the following benefits to full and some part-time staff:

• Employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance packages.
• Employer paid life insurance
• 12 accrued vacation days for year one, up to 20 days in subsequent years
• 12 days sick leave accrual per year
• Mental Health Day
• 1 Personal Day
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training Allowance/License Reimbursement
• We are also a Second Chance Employer