Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Documentation

• 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.
• Coverage of group counseling sessions and backup counseling coverage during unplanned staff absences as needed.

• Program Operations & Scheduling

• Coordinate the schedule of group counseling sessions for program participants.

• Staff Coaching and Mentorship, Training & Development

• Mentoring, clinical training, observation, and ongoing support to SUDPT staff working toward Department of Health SUDP credentialing.
• Aid in the training and orientation of newly hired counseling staff.
• Participate in staff performance review processes as assigned.

• Quality Assurance, Compliance & Audits

• Assist the Clinical Supervisor in preparation for program audits, including conducting participant chart reviews and compliance checks.
• Compile, track, and utilize service delivery, no-show data; communicate trends and concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.
• Monitor and track completion of staff peer chart and documentation audits and communicate status, trends, barriers, and concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.

• Leadership, Meetings & Administration

• Prepare meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and complete related documentation as required.
• Attend scheduled Lead Counselor meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Serve as designee for the Clinical Supervisor when assigned.

• Clinical Services & Participant Care

• Complete initial ASAM assessments and ongoing clinical assessments as required.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
• Create, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide timely responses to positive urinalysis and breathalyzer results in accordance with program protocols.
• Complete discharge statements and/or summaries for discharged participants.
• Provide treatment verification letters as needed.
• Provide telehealth counseling services in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Refer participants to Case Management and other services as appropriate.
• Follow up on missed doses and complete Outreach and Engagement activities as required.
• Observe participant urine collection for drug screen urinalysis when required.

• Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation of all services and interactions with participants and external stakeholders.
• Complete all required state, agency, and payer documentation and reporting forms.
• Follow up on PointClickCare documentation and related system tasks as required.
• Ensure Outlook calendar and scheduling systems remain current and accurate.

• Care Coordination, Collaboration & Team Participation

• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings to coordinate and support participant care.
• Participate in case consultations to address clinical, behavioral, and other participant needs.
• Engage in scheduled clinical supervision for consultation, skill development, and support.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments and external partners to coordinate care.

• Regulatory & Compliance Expectations

• Consistently adhere to established agency policies, procedures, and documentation timelines.
• Protect participant privacy and confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Practice within the scope of credentialing and organizational policy.
• Seek consultation and supervisory approval as required for clinical decisions, documentation, and participant care.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional codes of practice.
• Attend required professional development, training, and continuing education activities.

• Ethics & Culture Alignment

• Demonstrate understanding of racial justice and social equity principles.
• Commit to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment for all ETS participants and staff.
• Build and maintain respectful and effective relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Support organization-wide efforts to address and dismantle systems shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism and to strengthen community connectedness.

Qualifications

• Education And/or Relevant Lived Experience

• Current certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in Washington State.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a Counselor at ETS, or equivalent relevant experience as determined by the organization.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in substance use disorder counseling, including group and individual counseling.
• Experience in lead, coaching or mentorship roles within a clinical setting preferred.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and demonstrated experience utilizing it in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.