Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee (SUDP/T)

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. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee (SUDP/T) – Posting #26251

Hourly Rate: $24.36 (SUDPT) - $28.37(SUDP)

Position Summary:

Full-time SUDP/SUDPT position available in Seattle, WA at our Renacer Youth Treatment Center.

This individual is responsible for providing direct counseling services to patients.  The counselor is the agent for providing services to patients in a one-to-one or group format, performing assessments, evaluations, and intakes. Services are provided to adults, youth, and their families.  These clients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have emerging mental health problems.  Applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency with the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction.

The person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.  Counselor will understand the services at the organization follow a client-centered model with emphasis on integrated care.

The SUDP  will also provide clinical supervision to the SUD Trainees, if they are assigned by the Program Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Behavioral Health Regional Director. The position will work with and support other Sea Mar employees and patients to help fulfil the organization’s mission.

Conditions of Employment:

• The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at Sea Mar.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of organization.

• Must be able to perform a minimum of 40 face-to-face encounters per week. If less than 40 per week, then must meet a minimum of 85 direct service hours per week.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must possess the required college certificate qualifying as a SUDP. Must have a Substance Use Disorder Professional license from the Department of Health.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
• This is a mid-level job requiring up to three years’ experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• 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 an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Kristen Prentice, Program Director, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 3/21/2024

External candidates considered after 3/26/2024

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

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.

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