Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee

Position: Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee Location: Auburn, WA Job Id: 879 # of Openings: 0 SIGNING BONUS: SUDP - $5000/SUDPT - $1500 Pay Range - SUDP: $31.31 - $41.01 / SUDPT: $23.98 - $35.87 About Us: Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is a nonprofit with over 60 years of service to King County and surrounding communities. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder care to children, adults, families, veterans, and people with complex needs — and we believe everyone deserves access to that care, regardless of ability to pay. Valley Cities has been selected to lead Washington State's implementation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model — a national best-practice approach transforming communities access behavioral health care. This recognition reflects our clinical leadership, organizational integrity, and commitment to innovation. Role Overview: Provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessments, individual, support groups, education groups, crisis services and relapse prevention. Provides treatment and case management services to clients who have a co-occurring disorder (mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses). Ensures a strong recovery, wellness, and hopeful environment for SUD clients Key Responsibilities: Orients and educates clients and their families by meeting them in and out of the office; collaborating on the recovery plan; providing educational information in conjunction with direct service providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing service requirements. Assists SUD with group planning and facilitation, provides assessments, individual services and other substance use disorder services as necessary Provides Crisis Management Services. Participates in QI activities and participates in committees as assigned. Performs real world problem solving with the client, which may require the clinician to work in the office as well as in the community field to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients’ homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters. Advocates for the client with community, family, providers, landlords, etc. What We're Looking For: AA Degree in Behavioral Sciences Field, BA desired Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee Certification required Current Driver’s License Pass required background checks. Why Join Us? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b). 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Opportunities for professional growth and development. A positive and collaborative work environment. A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients. Schedule: For a Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager. We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. #J-18808-Ljbffr