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Hopeandhealingclinic

Substance Use Disorder Professional

Hopeandhealingclinic, Tumwater, Washington, us, 98511

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At Hope and Healing Clinic, we recognize that each journey to recovery is a personal one. Rooted in our commitment to our community, we provide tailored medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health therapy designed to meet our members where they are. Our team stands beside them every step, offering compassionate guidance, unwavering support, and essential resources to help them reclaim their life.

Through our comprehensive approach to opioid treatment and access to technology-enabled care, we don’t just treat symptoms—we care for the whole person. Our healthcare professionals address not only the underlying causes of substance use but also its impact on every facet of our members' lives. Together, we’re building a path to healing, resilience, and lasting recovery. Our commitment to wellbeing extends to our employees. Working at Hope and Healing Clinic offers you the chance to make a real impact while still prioritizing a healthy work-life balance.

Join Our Team! Hope and Healing Clinic is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) who is eager to support their new clinic located in Tumwater, WA.

The SUDP shall serve as the primary contact person with their assigned clinic patients. It is through the counselor's ongoing individual contracts with his/her patients that the major objectives of treatment are attained. S/He shall provide assigned patients with necessary program information and scheduling referrals to internal and external resources, individual counseling, and guidance in developing their treatment plans and goals. The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions. The SUDP will report to the Clinical Lead/Supervisor.

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Substance Use Disorder Professional should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

Job Title:

Substance Use Disorder Professional/SUDP

Location:

Tumwater, Washington

Hours:

Clinic Operating Hours (M-F 6am - 5pm, flexible)

Travel Requirements:

less than 10%

Reports to:

SUDP Manager

Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and treatment procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary

Provide individual counseling and case management services to assigned patients

Consistently maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers

Prompt, accurate completion of progress notations of all interactions with patients in assigned patient files

Professional preparation and prompt submission of:

2. Ongoing treatment plans

3. Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results

5. Letter of assistance and referral for assigned patients

7. Daily activity forms8. Required state and agency recording forms

Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attends meetings as requested

Ensures the confidentiality of all patients and the integrity of professional staff communication and behavior

Serve as a leader or co-leader of therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities

Meet with primary supervisor for the purposes of patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and/or other designated supervisor staff for the purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues

Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments

Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient treatment progress and status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues

Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures

Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position

Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience

Position Requirements Education

Academic training in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.

The counselor is required to maintain this status and complete continuing education requirements throughout their employment.

The counselor must also provide the agency with ongoing documentation of their current Washington Department of Health SUDP license credential throughout their employment.

Experience

Work experience in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional as stipulated in the WAC.

Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:

A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer.

There may be a need to work alongside the mobile unit team (regular rotation). Want to be comfortable working in various conditions and settings

Will spend some time on feet while filing, making photocopies or standing to greet a visitor.

Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as maybe responsible for moving supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.

Additional

The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions

Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance abuse treatment planning and counseling issues

The counselor shall be creative in developing and implementing effective approaches to chemical dependency treatment

Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner

No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs abuse while employed

Must be able to pass required background checks

Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required

Evening and weekend hours may be required

Ability to travel as needed (minimal)

Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.

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