Substance Use Disorder Professional / Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position :

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Substance Use Disorder Trainee or Professional II or III – Posting #27526

Hourly Rate : $26.22 - $31.50

Position Summary :

Sea Mar's Behavioral Health department is seeking a full time Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee (SUDP / T) for their Lakewood Behavioral Health Clinic. This individual is responsible for providing direct counseling services to patients. The counselor is the agent for providing services to patients in a one-to-one or group format, performing assessments, evaluations, and intakes. Services are provided to adults, youth, and their families. These clients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have emerging mental health problems. Applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency with the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction.

The person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Counselor will understand the services at the organization follow a client-centered model with emphasis on integrated care.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the

patients served.

treatment / service programs as are available in the facility and in the community.

with drug related problems and emerging mental health issues.

and submits on a monthly basis to Program Manager.

facility, and of the federal, state, and local regulations, especially WAC 388-805 requirements.

Has a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC, and RCW's.

courts, probation departments, families and referral sources when appropriate.

Conditions of Employment :

Education and / or Experience :

What We Offer :

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of :

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply :

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Carline Roads, Program Manager, at  carlineroads@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 05 / 29 / 2025

External candidates considered after 06 / 03 / 2025

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.  You may also apply through our Career page at https : / / www.seamar.org / jobs -general.html.

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