Substance Use Disorder Professional III

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. We are recruiting for the following position:

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Substance Use Disorder Professional III - Posting #26223

Hourly Rate: $28.37

Position Summary:

Full-time SUDP III position for our Behavioral Health Department in Monroe, WA.  We are is seeking an individual who will be responsible for providing direct counseling services to patients.  The counselor is the agent for providing services to patients in a one-to-one or group format, performing assessments, evaluations, and intakes. Services are provided to adults, youth, and their families.  These clients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have emerging mental health problems. 

Applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency with the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction.  This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Counselor will understand the services at the organization follow a client-centered model with emphasis on integrated care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates an understanding of DSM V and ICD 10 as relates to the diagnosing of the patients in their case load.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Provides screening and evaluation of individuals and refers them as needed to other treatment/service programs as are available in the facility and in the community. 
• Provides individual and group counseling for persons in the process of discovering and dealing with drug related problems and emerging mental health issues.
• Serves as the primary case manager for a case load of up to 12 clients in intensive outpatient phase and up to 30 in aftercare.
• Implements problem oriented records system, Federal/State/County reports, patient surveys, and submits on a monthly basis to Program Manager.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the facility, and of the federal, state, and local regulations, especially WAC 388-805 requirements.  Has a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC, and RCW's.
• Designs, implements and evaluates individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria.
• Coordinates and cooperates with staff or other agencies and organizations in order to expedite treatment for each patient and for their continuum of care.
• Completes on time all of the required Federal, State, County, and local forms for each patient (BECCA, CDDA).
• Attends regular staff meetings and in service trainings for clinical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and current records on each patient in accordance to ASAM and according to the facility's procedure for patient records.
• Prepares current patient progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, families and referral sources when appropriate.
• When assigned a SUDP Trainee, the SUDP will provide direct supervision and tutoring, and document all required activities for the trainee.  Including, but not limited to review, sign, and date all:  assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge plans, discharge summaries and any other documentation entered in each patient's record by the SUDP Trainee.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or SUDP Clinical Supervisor.
• Classification as a Chemical Dependency Professional per WAC 388-805-210.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must possess the required college certificate qualifying as a SUDP. Must have a Chemical Dependency Professional license from the Department of Health.
• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• This is a senior-level job requiring over three years’ experience

Additional Requirements:

• Must have and maintain First Aid and HIV certification.
• This position must obtain a CPR certificate within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain a current CPR certificate throughout employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. 

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Eliana Haffner, Program Manager, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 3/14/2024

External applicants may apply after 3/19/2024

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

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html