Substance Use Professional (SUDP)

About Cascade

Cascade is a nonprofit community health center that has served Lewis County and the surrounding communities for 60 years. With five locations throughout Lewis County, Washington, we provide a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of our clients and community.

The Cascade Evaluation and Treatment Center provides intensive mental health and psychiatric services for adults 18 and older. This facility has 16 beds on the Evaluation and Treatment Unit, 6 beds on the Crisis Stabilization Unit, and 18 chairs in the Crisis Relief Center.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Substance Use Disorder Professional to join our Crisis Relief Team. This position is responsible for managing the care of adult individuals who are in crisis and stabilizing from crisis situations. The role is responsible for providing substance use disorder assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning. This position collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team and treatment team to coordinate detox services.

Location and Schedule

- Location: 3510 Steelhammer Ln. Centralia, WA 98531

- FTE/Hours: 0.9FTE (36-Hours)

- Shifts Available:

Thursday – Saturday, 10:00am – 10:30pm

Pay Range

$30.14 - $36.74, Depending on qualified experience.

What You’ll Bring

- An associate degree in human services or related field, bachelor’s degree is preferred.

- Current WA State Department of Health Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) credential.

- Must have working knowledge of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria.

- Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check. A national background check may be required if have not lived in WA state consecutively the last three years.

- Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.

- Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.

- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

- Must comply with agency policies and procedures

- Must be able to pass Violence Prevention Training.

What You’ll Do

- Conduct Substance use Disorder Assessments in accordance with ASAM, or other assessment tools, and organizational policies and procedures.

- Educate and inform individuals of consents for treatment and authorizations for use and disclosures.

- Participate regularly in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement an individualized person-centered treatment plan that is appropriate for brief intervention. Complete the signed treatment plan and review with each individual and any other involved parties.

- Gather collateral from the individual and involved parties to provide a thorough assessment of what an individuals' needs are for treatment and discharge.

- Actively coordinate care and provide referrals for individuals to ensure services are coordinated with both facility staff and external providers.

- Identify and address gaps in service needs for participating parties in service delivery to the individual and make appropriate recommendations to meet the individuals’ needs upon discharge.

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to engage, monitor and communicate with the individual ensuring that safety is maintained while meeting the individuals' needs.

- Conduct brief intervention, individual, and family counseling within scope of practice.

- Participate in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.

- Maintain the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.

- Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary.

- Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements.

- Maintain a working knowledge of the Washington State behavioral health system and potential funding sources.

- Participate in individual and group supervision as required.

- Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.

- Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor.

What You’ll Love About Cascade

- Student loan repayment opportunities: Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Cascade is also an approved site for the Washington Health Corps State Health Program, Behavioral Health Program, and Federal Health Program.

- Meaningful work: The services we provide make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and throughout our community.

- Time away from work: Employees earn up to 13 hours of paid time off each month and receive 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday time. Benefits are prorated based on FTE. PTO and personal holiday hours are available after 90 days of employment.

- Company-paid employee benefits: Medical, dental, vision, AllyHealth, employee assistance program, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, subject to applicable plan terms. Medical coverage is available to employees working at least 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week) and is effective the first of the month following the date of hire. Employees working at least 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) are eligible for all other applicable benefits.

- Voluntary benefits: Supplemental term life insurance, legal services, fraud and identity protection, HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, and pet insurance, subject to applicable plan terms.

- Retirement benefits: After six months of employment, Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings to a 401(k) each month—no employee contribution or match is required.

- Support toward licensure: Team Managers may provide required supervision hours at no cost to employees working toward licensure.

- License and certification reimbursement: Cascade reimburses the cost of required Department of Health license renewals and other job-related certifications, such as DEA registration and CPR/BLS certification.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume [and cover letter, if applicable]. No phone calls, please.