Substance Use Disorder Professional

Position: Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Location: Rainier Beach, WA

Job :905

# of Openings:0

SIGNING BONUS $5000

About Us:

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

Provide SUD assessments, individual, support groups, education groups, crisis services and relapse prevention. Provides treatment and case management services to clients who have substance use disorders or a co-occurring disorder (mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses). Ensures a strong recovery, wellness, and hopeful environment for Substance Uses Disorder clients. Provides integrated care to meet the person’s individual needs. Assures quality treatment services are provided to clients that are in line with the program mission, goals, and objectives.

Works with program managers to assure quality clinical service and contract performance through direct clinical work. Adherence to current Valley Cities Behavioral Health standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Managers/Supervisors to implement evidence-based COD practices and curriculum.
• Perform appropriate assessment and referral of SUD clients.
• Must provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a Substance Use Disorder Professional.
• Be comfortable working with individuals who suffer from a substance use disorders and Mental Illness.
• Be comfortable working with individuals who struggle with recovery and traditional treatment.
• Ability to treat people as individuals and meet that individual where they are
  - Flexibility and creativity.
• Facilitate IOP/OP groups, in accordance with WAC’s and RCW’s
• Facilitate relapse prevention groups, and aftercare groups in accordance with WAC’s and RCW’s.
• Utilize Harm Reduction, SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing to engage clients in treatment.
• Provide education focusing on the health effects of tobacco use and dangers of secondhand smoke.
• Empower clients to work on employment goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• AA Degree in Behavioral Sciences Field, BA desired
• Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee Certification
• Current Driver’s License
• Pass required background checks.

Other:

• Current Automotive insurance:
  If transporting people in personal vehicle.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work evenings.
• If recovering from alcohol/chemical dependency, have been in recovery for at least two years and be working on a personal recovery program that is verifiable and documented at the time of hire.

Join our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6%…