Substance Use Disorder Professional​/Trainee - Adolescent Clinic

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.

Hourly Rate: $26.22 - $31.50

Sea Mar's Behavioral Health department is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee (SUDP/T) for their White Center, WA Substance Use Department Adolescent Clinic, and other sites such as the White Center Adult Clinic and Renacer Youth Treatment Center in Tukwilla. The counselor will provide direct counseling services to patients with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency, performing assessments, evaluations, intakes, and individual or group counseling.

Applicants must subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency, believing that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery. The position offers supervision toward licensure, incentive pay, and a client-centered integrated care model.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Provides screening and evaluation of individuals and refers them as needed to other treatment/service programs available in the facility and in the community.
• Provides individual and group counseling for persons dealing with drug-related problems and emerging mental health issues.
• Implements problem-oriented records system, Federal/State/County reports, patient surveys, and submits reports on a monthly basis to the Program Manager.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the facility, along with federal, state, and local regulations, especially WAC 388-805 and RCW requirements.
• Prepares current patient progress reports and completion notices and provides them to courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.

• The candidate shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to employment, and no misuse during employment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients or organization employees.
• Must perform at least 40 face-to-face encounters per week; if less than 40, must meet a minimum of 85 direct service hours per week.

• For Trainee: completed all classes required for a Substance Use Disorder Professional and all practicum hours required by the State Department of Health; current SUDP Trainee Registration with the State Department of Health.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• For Professional: possess an associate’s degree and the required certificate qualifying them to be a Substance Use Disorder Professional; hold an active SUDP license from the Washington State Department of Health.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Must have and maintain First Aid, CPR, and HIV certification throughout employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Sea Mar offers a dynamic and growing community health organization. Full-time employees working more than 30 hours receive a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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 opportunities to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Applicants may apply online. For questions, contact Cate Ryan, Program Manager, at cateryan.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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