Position Summary:

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. The SUDP ensures proper and timely documentation of treatment and case management services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of the Clinical Director, provide evidence-based substance use disorder services through counseling, pyscho-educational classes, process groups, problem-solving and case management in accordance with program policy and the clients’ individual treatment plan.


• Diagnose substances use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.


• Demonstrate competence in establishing rapport, systematically gathering assessment data, evaluating readiness for treatment and change, and applying accepted diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.


• Screening for co-occurring mental health conditions and for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.


• Collaborate with other behavioral healthcare providers, medical professionals, and community partners based upon the clients’ treatment plan.


• Maintain and file complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.


• Develop and maintain working knowledge of community resources.


• Attend shift/staff meetings and actively participate in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.


• Utilize critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.


• Document observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy.


• Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.


• Maintain quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.


• Assist in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership.


• Provide consultation, training, and education to teammates on issues related to co-occurring disorders.


• Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in service training(s); participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload.


• Adhere to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services.


• Retrieve client and program data as needed.


• Actively participates in agency supervision as needed toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.


• Obtain additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan.


• Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit.


• Obtain and maintain CPR & First Aid certification and maintain throughout employment.


• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.