Substance Use Disorder Professional

Position: Substance Use Disorder Professional

Compensation: $34.35 - $41.25 (SUDP) or $29.90 - $34.35 (SUDP-T)

Location: Tukwila, Washington

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hiring Preference

If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or a BIA 4432 and/or DD214.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay with opportunities for professional growth, certification support, and ongoing development.
• Work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to recovery, wellness, and whole-person care.
• Serve a mission-driven organization where culture, community, and compassion guide everything we do.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple no-cost options for employees.
• Retirement benefits
• Employees accrue (13) paid vacation days, (13) paid sick leave days, and (15) paid holidays in their first year.

Position Summary

The SUDP plays an important role in supporting individuals and families through recovery and wellness. As part of an integrated behavioral health team, this position provides culturally responsive, strengths-based services using a variety of therapeutic approaches that recognize each person's unique experiences, strengths, and goals. The SUDP honors the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Health & Human Services Department in every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses clients using a variety of instruments to determine the diagnosis, treatment motivation, relapse potential, physical health needs, mental health needs, environment, and vocational situation.
• Determines level of care and identifies potential intervention strategies that align with client needs and the individualized treatment plan.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions for clients and families utilizing a variety of techniques from a strengths-based perspective.
• Teaches coping skills and relapse prevention techniques.
• Adheres to guidelines and protocols established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
• Works collaboratively with community service agencies and resources to ensure access to sobriety-supportive services and promote continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education & Certifications

• Active SUDP credential in Washington State.

• SUDP-T in Washington State may be considered (a different salary range applies in these instances) if one is approximately 6 months or less away from having the required supervised hours to attain their SUDP credential.

• Associate's degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field.

• Three years' work experience in behavioral health services, including counseling, case management, or social work.

• A valid driver's license.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of client outreach services and activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles and methodologies in substance use disorder treatment and addiction recovery support.
• Knowledge and familiarity with substance use disorder diagnostic assessments and placement criteria.
• Skill in interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized service plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office/clinical setting with a moderate noise level. Employees may be exposed to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases. Situations may occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Reference checks, including education and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks, including fingerprint verification.
• Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers for a variety of tasks, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and clarity of vision at long distances.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping individuals access treatment, supporting recovery, and delivering compassionate healthcare services in the community, this role may be right for you! We appreciate being able to review your resume via third-party job sites, but a full application will need to be completed at cowlitz.org for your candidacy to be considered.