Substance Use Disorder Professional II or III

Position Summary

Full time Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) position available at our Puyallup Behavioral Health Clinic. Applicant will be working with patients suffering from chemical dependency. Applicants must have no history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of two years prior to the time of employment. 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. Applicant should have demonstrated rapport, empathy for, and ability to communicate with recovery patients. 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.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have an AA degree and must have a Washington State SUDP License or Washington State Department of Health.
• Knowledgeable of a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and the ability to set and maintain therapeutic limits.
• The agency milieu mandates that the incumbent be flexible, versatile, and skilled in developing creative interventions that modify inappropriate behavior.
• Must have and maintain First Aid and HIV certification.
• Must have an understanding of the theory and practice of individual and group treatment of substance use clients to facilitate client self-examination, expression of feelings, insight development, problem solving, and motivation to develop a chemically free lifestyle.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Ability to type fluently, with excellent grammar and spelling.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word and Excel is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must have and maintain 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.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

• 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 Sylvia Harvey, Program Manager, at sylviaharvey@seamarchc.org.

About the Role

Sea Mar Community Health Centers 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 is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Qualifications

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