Substance Use Disorder Professional

Why Hope and Healing Clinic?     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 counsellor'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 counselling, 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 Details Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Professional/SUDP Base Salary : $72,000. Hope & Healing offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); vacation, sick, paid holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave; and a 401(k)-retirement plan as part of our total compensation package. Location: Tumwater, Washington   Work model:  In-person/On-site Hours: M-F, rotation on Mobile Unit 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: 1. Initial treatment plans   2. Ongoing treatment plans   3. Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results   4. Administrative detoxification notices   5. Letter of assistance and referral for assigned patients   6. Closing treatment summaries for discharged patients   7. Daily activity forms   8. 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 ad 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 :   Minimum 3 years of experience as an SUDP. 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.   LMHC desired, but not required   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 o