Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional; SUDP

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $82,000, with a midpoint of $78,500. New hires will typically receive between minimum and midpoint; however, offers may vary based on experience, internal equity, and market.

Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community!

• ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years.
• Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice.
• Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members.

This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission!

• The Lead SUDP (Substance Use Disorder Professional) is a senior member of the Counseling team within Behavioral Health and supports ETS’s mission by providing clinical mentorship, oversight, and operational support to the counseling program while maintaining a direct service caseload.
• This position provides coaching and support to counseling staff and serves as a resource for daily operational, clinical, and documentation-related questions raised by SUDPs (Substance Use Disorder Professionals) and SUDPTs (Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainees). The Lead SUDP functions as a designee and backup for the Clinical Supervisor as assigned.
• The Lead SUDP is responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality participant care in accordance with agency policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. This role also supports program quality, compliance, and staff development through clinical oversight, mentoring, and coordination of services.
• The nature of this position is fast-paced and may involve working in high-stress situations, requiring strong mentorship and coaching skills, clinical expertise, and adaptability.

• Review and co-sign all SUDPT clinical documentation and written correspondence to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program and regulatory standards.
• Review ASAM assessments, treatment plans, discharge statements, summaries, and other clinical service notes in a timely manner and request revisions as needed.
• Monitor and track assessment completion and discharges to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate clinical case consultations

• Coordinate the schedule of group counseling sessions for program participants.
• Provide backup counseling coverage during unplanned staff absences as needed.
• Maintain timely and professional communication via Teams and email

• Provide mentoring, clinical training, observation, and ongoing support to SUDPT staff working toward Department of Health SUDP credentialing.
• Assist in the training and orientation of newly hired counseling staff.
• Participate in staff performance review processes as assigned.
• Staff Coaching and Mentorship, Training & Development for counseling staff positions.

• Assist the Clinical Supervisor in preparation for program audits, including conducting participant chart reviews and compliance checks.
• Compile, track, and utilization, service…