Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)
6 days ago
Seattle
Job DescriptionDescription: 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 ***Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a current Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license with the Washington State Department of Health. Requirements: Serves as the primary contact with participants; responsible for screenings, evaluations, assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling. Provides program information and facilitates referrals to outside resources. Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. • 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, • Associates degree in Social Services/Sciences or related field, plus two years’ experience in counseling, case evaluation and staffing presentations and record keeping OR Associate Degree plus three years’ experience in counseling., • 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., • Drug-free and out of treatment for a minimum of three years immediately prior to employment and no misuse of alcohol or drugs while employed as a Chemical Dependency Professional., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Computer proficiency required.