Substance Use Disorder Trainee

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.

• 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 WAC
  388‑805.
• Prepare current patient progress reports and completion notices for courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.

• 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.

• 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.

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.