Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Role summary

Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) is a full-time role at Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH in Seattle, Washington, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-16. Salary: USD 75,000–82,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Lead Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Company

Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

USD 75,000–82,000 per year

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-10-16

Job description

Description

Job title - Lead SUDP

Location - Seattle Clinic

Schedule - Mon. - Fri. - 5 AM – 2 PM

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $82,000, with a midpoint of $78,500. New hires will typically receive between minimum and midpoint; however, offers may vary based on experience, internal equity, and market.

Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community!

ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years.

Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice.

Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members.

This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission!

Job Summary

The Lead SUDP (Substance Use Disorder Professional) is a senior member of the Counseling team within Behavioral Health and supports ETS’s mission by providing clinical mentorship, oversight, and operational support to the counseling program while maintaining a direct service caseload.

This position provides coaching and support to counseling staff and serves as a resource for daily operational, clinical, and documentation-related questions raised by SUDPs (Substance Use Disorder Professionals) and SUDPTs (Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainees). The Lead SUDP functions as a designee and backup for the Clinical Supervisor as assigned.

The Lead SUDP is responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality participant care in accordance with agency policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. This role also supports program quality, compliance, and staff development through clinical oversight, mentoring, and coordination of services.

The nature of this position is fast-paced and may involve working in high-stress situations, requiring strong mentorship and coaching skills, clinical expertise, and adaptability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Lead SUDP / Lead Counselor (In addition to all Counselor responsibilities):

Clinical Oversight & Documentation

Review and co-sign all SUDPT clinical documentation and written correspondence to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program and regulatory standards.

Review ASAM assessments, treatment plans, discharge statements, summaries, and other clinical service notes in a timely manner and request revisions as needed.

Monitor and track assessment completion and discharges to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Coordinate and facilitate clinical case consultations

Program Operations & Scheduling

Coordinate the schedule of group counseling sessions for program participants.

Provide backup counseling coverage during unplanned staff absences as needed.

Maintain timely and professional communication via Teams and email

taff Coaching and Mentorship, Training & Development

Provide mentoring, clinical training, observation, and ongoing support to SUDPT staff working toward Department of Health SUDP credentialing.

Assist in the training and orientation of newly hired counseling staff.

Participate in staff performance review processes as assigned.

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Quality Assurance, Compliance & Audits

Assist the Clinical Supervisor in preparation for program audits, including conducting participant chart reviews and compliance checks.

Compile, track, and utilization, service delivery, and no-show data; communicate trends and concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.

Monitor and track completion of staff peer chart and documentation audits and communicate status, trends, barriers, and concerns to the Clinical Supervisor

Leadership, Meetings & Administration

Prepare meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and complete related documentation as required.

Attend scheduled Lead Counselor meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Serve as designee for the Clinical Supervisor when assigned.

Essential Responsibilities – Counselor (Applies to Lead SUDP in addition to Lead Duties)

Clinical Services & Participant Care

Complete initial ASAM assessments and ongoing clinical assessments as required.

Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.

Create, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.

Provide timely responses to positive urinalysis and breathalyzer results in accordance with program protocols.

Complete discharge statements and/or summaries for discharged participants.

Provide treatment verification letters as needed.

Provide telehealth counseling services in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.

Refer participants to Case Management and other services as appropriate.

Follow up on missed doses and complete Outreach and Engagement activities as required.

Observe participant urine collection for drug screen urinalysis when required.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation of all services and interactions with participants and external stakeholders.

Complete all required state, agency, and payer documentation and reporting forms.

Follow up on PointClickCare documentation and related system tasks as required.

Ensure Outlook calendar and scheduling systems remain current and accurate.

Care Coordination, Collaboration & Team Participation

Participate in weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings to coordinate and support participant care.

Participate in case consultations to address clinical, behavioral, and other participant needs.

Engage in scheduled clinical supervision for consultati