Substance Use Disorder Professional III - Behavioral Health Specialist
Job Summary:
Join our team at Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Substance Use Disorder Professional III to join our Behavioral Health Department in Mount Vernon, WA. As a key member of our team, you will provide direct counseling services to patients, perform assessments, evaluations, and intakes, and develop individualized treatment plans to support recovery.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling services to adults, youth, and their families with primary diagnoses of chemical dependency and emerging mental health issues
- Conduct assessments, evaluations, and intakes to identify patient needs and develop treatment plans
- Design, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria
- Coordinate with staff and external agencies to expedite treatment and ensure continuum of care
- Maintain accurate and current records, including patient progress reports and completion notices
- Provide supervision and tutoring to SUDP Trainees, as assigned
Requirements:
- Possess a Chemical Dependency Professional license from the Department of Health
- Must have a Bachelor's degree and a college certificate qualifying as a SUDP
- Over three years of experience in substance use disorder treatment
- First Aid and HIV certification required; CPR certification within 90 days of hire
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of $28.37
- Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life insurance, long-term disability, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k)/Retirement options
- Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment with a dynamic and growing community health organization