Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

2d • $23 - $35

About The Position

Pioneer Human Services is seeking an on-call Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to join their team. This role focuses on improving the daily lives of community members by providing treatment services to clients with substance use disorders. The organization is a nationally recognized non-profit with over 60 years of experience, operating 35+ locations across Washington state and empowering justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity. They are committed to creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• Experience working in substance use disorder field and/or residential services.
• 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 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.
• 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 (for positions in 24-hour locations).

Benefits

• Compensation between $23.16 and $28.95 hourly.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree