Substance Abuse Counselor; SUDP

Overview

Join our Behavioral Health Team as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Bellingham, WA. We are looking for client-centered clinicians that appreciate a healthy work culture to join our expanding team. Pay range $28 to $36.53/hour DOE. About The Program:
Our office is known for its strong commitment to taking care of those in need in our local community. We provide persons in need of mental health support with wraparound services which include counseling, therapy, EMDR, medication management and employment services. Our staff is comprised of a tightly knit team of local therapists, case managers and psychiatric prescribers who enjoy a laid back, casual work environment.

• General Responsibilities:
  
  This position provides information, counseling, and referral services in an individual and/or group setting, for assigned clients and families to contribute to their rehabilitation and to the physical and mental health of the clients of Sunrise Community Substance Use Disorder. Provide on-site coverage and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Essential Functions:
  
  (Tasks, Responsibilities, and Competencies. May not include all duties of this job) Provide chemical dependency therapy and case management services to clients.
• Assess clients  presenting problems, formulate individualized treatment plans, apply appropriate treatment modalities, assess, monitor and document clients  response to clinical interventions. Evaluate treatment effectiveness and revise treatment plans regularly.
• When appropriate, provide chemical dependency services in group settings and individual treatment.
• For clients whose symptoms may be managed through appropriate use of psychotropic medications, make referrals to the Sunrise Psychiatric & Professional Services (SPPS) prescriber for medication management consultation.