Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Evergreen Treatment Services•Renton, WA

1d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Professional role is part of the Behavioral Health and Counseling team that supports ETS’ mission through serving as the primary care team coordinator for their assigned patients. This role makes a critical difference at ETS by providing assigned patients with, assessment, individual and group counseling, case management and coordinate overall patient care while enrolled at Evergreen Treatment Services. The position is full time onsite, and the days and hours are Monday through Friday, 5 AM – 1:30 PM. (Hours may flex to a later time depending on program needs. Any changes to work schedule is negotiated with employee's supervisor after hire.)

Requirements

Credential (License, Certification, Provider One, etc.) SUDP as defined - WAC 246-811-030
Education and/or Relevant and Lived Experience (if applicable): Academic training in the social service field and in the area of substance use disorder treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee.
Work experience in the social service field and in the area of substance use disorder treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee (SUDP/T) as stipulated in the WAC.
Experience of substance abuse treatment planning and counseling.
Knowledge and Skills: An understanding of racial justice and social equity and a commitment to helping create an equitable environment for all ETS clients and patients as well as fellow staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
The counselor shall be able to work well under stressful situations and conditions and be creative in developing and implementing effective approaches to chemical dependency treatment.
Counselors with a history of personal substance abuse must have been abstinent for a minimum of three years prior to employment.
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/ written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and complete tasks timely and efficiently.
Dependable, able to work under pressure, receptive to change, willingness to learn, cooperative approach to problem solving.
Flexible team player, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling highly sensitive information.
Ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict and de-escalate issues.
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.

Responsibilities

Help ETS succeed in carrying out our mission through working together with other staff to transform systems of harm and inequity to create different approaches to improving community health and safety through addressing substance use and homelessness.
Assist with the organization-wide initiative to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community to overcome the aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.
Consistently implement established agency policies and treatment procedures regarding work with assigned patients.
Provide initial assessment, individual and group counseling and case management services to assigned patients.
Consistently maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
Prompt, accurate completion of progress notations of all interactions with patients in assigned patient files.
Professional preparation and prompt submission of: Initial assessment and treatment plan 90-day treatment plan Responses to positive urinalysis / breathalyzer results Administrative Taper notices Letters of assistances and referral for assigned patients Closing treatment summaries for discharged patients Daily activity forms Required state and agency recording forms (such as TARGET reports)
Act consistently to protect the confidentiality of all patients and the integrity of professional staff communication and behavior.
Adhere to all the confidentiality requirements and guidelines outlined in the 42 CFR, Part 2 federal regulations pertaining to chemical dependency treatment records.
Serve as a leader or co-leader of therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities.
Meet with primary supervisor for the purposes of patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and/or other designated supervisor staff for the purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues.
Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments (such as dispensary, reception, medical and psychiatric staff).
Participate in the Counselor of the day program
Participate in Treatment Team meetings where they will review patient treatment progress and status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.
May also be responsible for the observation of patient urine collection for the purpose of drug screen urinalysis when needed.
Some local travel may be required on behalf of the agency.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits.
403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year, and Roth IRA.
Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Vacation (2 weeks/year, access at 6 months)
Sick leave (24 days/year, access at 30 days).
Mental health leave (12 days/year, access at 30 days).
Holidays (12 days/year) and one Floating Holiday per year.
Wellness stipend ($50/month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc.
Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work.
License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance.
Referral bonus ($100/$250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times.
Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs).
Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping.
Professional development: ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term.