SUDP PorchLight Bellevue, WA Job Details Full-time $28.85 - $33.65 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Professional ethics Client assessment in social work Driver's License Substance abuse counseling Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Clinical documentation Clinical confidentiality policies Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description

MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE

As a Substance Use Disorder Professional at PorchLight, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with men experiencing homelessness and help them access the support they need to move toward greater stability. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary Behavioral Health team, working alongside case managers, shelter staff and community providers. PorchLight is a low/no-barrier shelter grounded in trauma-informed care and harm reduction. That means meeting clients where they are, building trust and helping each person identify the support and next steps that are right for them. If you're looking for a clinical role where you can see the connection between your work and its impact, we'd like to hear from you.

ABOUT PORCHLIGHT

PorchLight partners with men and the community to create a path from homelessness to stable living. Since 1993, we have grown to provide shelter, street outreach, day center services, permanent housing, behavioral health services, case management and other essential support for men experiencing homelessness on King County's Eastside. Our work is grounded in five core values: relationship, community, empowerment, dignity and respect.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The SUDP provides substance use services and recovery support to PorchLight clients, including assessment, counseling, care planning, groups, referrals and connections to treatment. You'll coordinate behavioral health and substance use services with PorchLight's interdisciplinary team and outside providers, serving as a primary point of contact for clients who need substance use, recovery support and/or co-occurring disorder treatment. Success in this role starts with relationships. We're looking for someone who can build trust with clients, collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners, and bring sound clinical judgment, flexibility and compassion to a complex environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the delivery of services to clients using trauma-informed care.
• Network with other agencies and organizations to deliver services to clients.
• Assist clients in navigating the process to obtain resources from community service providers.
• Prepare client need assessment and develop care plans for clients (e.g., ASAM, ISP).
• Facilitate goal setting and care planning with clients.
• Educate clients about service options and available resources.
• Identify clients at PorchLight needing higher level of care and coordinate appropriate care
• Conduct groups related to behavioral health/substance use treatment and recovery support services.
• Provides crisis intervention and ongoing support to clients.
• Serve as a consistent, positive, and appropriate role model to the clients that we serve. Service Documentation and Evaluation
• Maintain thorough, accurate records of work with every client.
• Attend inter-team client staffing meetings.
• Maintain databases by timely entering client data.
• Communicate regularly with staff via email, incident reports, and briefings.
• Follow Behavioral Health department documentation guidelines. General
• Attend all job-related meetings, including program staff meetings and agency-wide meetings.
• Participate in opportunities for learning and skill maintenance/development, including internal and external training and workshops.
• Assist with other duties assigned.
• Provide psychoeducation and/or other clinical training to clients and staff

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

We are looking for someone who can combine strong clinical skills with the ability to build meaningful relationship.

You should be able to:

• Demonstrate excellent organizations skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with cross function team in program improvement, systems design, and implementation.
• Exercise sound decision making, independent judgement and discretion.
• Adjust to circumstances, anticipate, and adapt to change, initiate actions, and think creatively to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Possess the ability to navigate multiple clients and priorities.
• Remain calm and professional when faced with difficult situations and emergencies.
• Maintain a high level of energy, perseverance, and compassion.
• Exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
• Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts with respect, tact, and diplomacy.
• Commit to the development of others through cultivating individual talents, successfully motivating, coaching, and skill development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience that fulfills SUDP licensing requirements.
• Full SUDP licensure in Washington State in good standing.
• Experience completing SUD assessments and coordinating appropriate ASAM levels of care.
• Ability to maintain appropriate client and staff boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow NAADAC Code of Ethics and applicable clinical practice guidelines.
• Valid state-approved driver's license.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Execul, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred:

• Two years of experience as an SUDP.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
• Experience in shelter or residential settings.
• Knowledge of community resources available to people experiencing homelessness and co-occurring conditions.
• Experience in three or more of the following areas: behavioral health, substance use disorder/recovery, counseling, trauma-informed care, case management, housing navigation, community building, or inpatient/outpatient behavioral health treatment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to sit, walk and/or stand for prolonged periods; access and navigate PorchLight facilities; and safely lift and carry at least 35 pounds, with occasional lifting, carrying or pushing of up to 45 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at PorchLight are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay:

$28.85 - $33.65 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person