Juvenile Justice Substance Use Disorder Assessor

Ryther

. Use an ASAM adherent structured interview tool to complete a substance use assessment for each referred youth .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,526 - $71,526 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting trauma-informed and culturally specific assessments for adolescents, with a strong focus on linking youth to community resources and supporting them through the court process. Holds SUDP or SUDPT certification and applies a social justice and equity lens in all interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SUDP CertificationClinical Assessment SkillsTrauma-Informed CareCommunity Resource KnowledgeYouth Engagement

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Hard Skills

Substance Use AssessmentAssessment Summary CreationAction Plan DevelopmentCulturally Appropriate LinkagesSame-Day Assessments

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCultural CompetenceCollaborationAdaptabilityEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

SUDP CertificationSUDPT Certification

Industry Keywords

Juvenile JusticeSocial JusticeEquity LensMental HealthSubstance Use Disorders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use an ASAM adherent structured interview tool to complete a substance use assessment for each referred youth
Schedule assessments within 3–5 working days following receipt of the referral
Reschedule cancellations or missed appointments within 3–5 days
Create an assessment summary with treatment recommendations within five days of completing the assessment, or as needed to comply with court requests
Complete same-day SUD assessments in urgent situations
Develop action plans with youth and their supports to address specific needs
Identify and provide linkages to culturally appropriate community services
Support youth through the court process
Assist youth in linking with pro-social community activities
Provide timely, comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally specific assessments for adolescents referred by the Juvenile Justice Assessment Team
Work collaboratively with the JJAT team to provide court assessments, referrals, and service linkages
Travel to meet clients in the community to perform assessments when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Acceptance and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices
Ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work
Interest and ability in working with adolescents, particularly those from marginalized groups, with mental health or substance use or co-occurring disorders
SUDP or SUDPT certification required
Skills in clinical assessment
Ability to work offsite at a community partner
Work from the designated JJAT office and adhere to court hours
Work remotely via telehealth, if necessary
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to travel to meet clients in the community when needed
Schedule availability Monday-Friday
Ability to start at 8am due to King County Court hours
In-person assessments required for Juvenile Detention referrals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
15 Days Paid Vacation (which increases to 17 after your second year, and by 1 each year after that – this is prorated to reflect your FTE as a part-time employee)
10 Sick Days (vacation & sick time rollover)
9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
40% off Aflac supplemental insurance + free identity theft protection
403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
$50,000 Life Insurance
Ryther is a registered 501c(3) which qualifies for the federal Student Loan Forgiveness program
Adjusting/flexing hours in the week is permitted with supervisor approval
Hybrid work model
Work remotely via telehealth, if necessary