Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

3d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Human Services is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) to join their team. This role focuses on improving the lives of community members, particularly justice-involved individuals, by providing pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption. Pioneer Human Services is a nationally recognized non-profit with over 60 years of experience and more than 35 locations across Washington state, dedicated to empowering clients and fostering social change.

Requirements

• SUDPT: Working toward Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDPT: Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811.
• SUDP: Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDP: Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811.

Nice To Haves

• SUDPT: Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training.
• SUDPT: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDPT: Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines.
• SUDPT: If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.
• SUDP: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDP: Experience working in substance use disorder field and/or residential services.
• SUDP: If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices.
• Ensures proper and timely documentation of treatment and case management services.
• Under supervision of the Clinical SUD Supervisor, provides evidence-based and/or promising substance use disorder services through counseling, psycho-educational classes, process groups, problem-solving and case management in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan.
• Diagnoses substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan.
• Maintains and files complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources.
• Assists first responders as needed (i.e. police and medical personnel).
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.
• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy.
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.
• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.
• Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services.
• Retrieves client and program data as needed.
• Completes peer file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services.
• Actively participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan.
• For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire.
• For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree