Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDP/T)

Job Description

COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS GROWING AND WE NEED COUNSELORS!

We are seeking a SUD Substance Usage Disorder Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will have a SUDP Certification from the State of Washington and an Associates of Arts degree or higher specializing in Chemical Dependency Studies or currently working towards degree.

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 12 total paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays available upon hire, 24 days of PTO days in the first year and only increases from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More!

Starting Pay Range -

SUDPT Credentialed - $25.96 - $27.88 /hour base

SUDP Credentialed - $28.13 – $31.11 /hour base

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provide clinical services to include ASAM assessments, treatment planning, individual and/or group therapy to clients. Monitor progress, update treatment plans, and support discharge planning and transitions in care.

Provides clinical interventions and/or referrals to other providers in order to assist patient in meeting treatment and level of care needs. Clinical interventions may include: individual, family or group modalities, counseling, case management, system coordination, patient advocacy, referral, and crisis management.

Ensures that treatment planning and interventions are effective, appropriate, timely, patient centered, culturally competent and age appropriate. Provides substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment with respect for patient confidentiality, safety and self-determination.

Maintains the safety, security, and confidentiality of patients and their families. Follows all federal and agency regulations for confidentiality, including 42 CFR, Part 2 and HIPAA.

Ensures that clinical interventions are effective, appropriate, and timely by maintaining a working knowledge of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment and rehabilitation, public/private community resources, services, benefits, public income maintenance programs, federal and state laws, as well as agency policies and procedures.

Respectfully collaborates with co-workers and personnel from other agencies.

Completes all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures.

Maintains chart to the WAC standard and reviews charts with supervisor as needed for client review.

Provides wrap around services with community partners when an ROI is in place

Ensures own professional development. Maintains licensure and/or certification requirements.

Contributes to the overall professional development and functioning of the agency as a training institution. Attends staff meetings, in-services, educational programs and personal development.

Non-essential Job Functions:

Attend staff meetings, in-services, and professional development trainings.

Support agency mission, goals, and objectives.

Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

Must hold active certification in Washington State as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT). If SUDPT, must be currently enrolled in an approved education program or have completed the educational requirements for full SUDP licensure.

Knowledge of ASAM criteria, DSM-5, and MOUD.

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong commitment to recovery principles and client-centered care.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

High level of autonomy, flexibility, and problem-solving in dynamic environments.

Skilled in motivational interviewing, CBT, and other evidence-based counseling methods.

Proficient computer skills (EHR systems, outlook, word, excel, etc.)

Ability to engage and retain clients from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with co-occurring disorders and those experiencing homelessness.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

Full-time