Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) - Nisqually Generations Healing Center

Nisqually Indian Tribe•Olympia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) provides individual, family, and group counseling and case management to patients in substance use disorder programs at the Nisqually Generations Healing Center. The role mediates between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies, monitors patient progress, and works as part of an interdisciplinary team. Services include assessment, counseling, education, and aftercare. The position maintains accurate and confidential patient records, ensures compliance with applicable privacy requirements and treatment policies, and supports positive relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and the community. Regular attendance is required. Later hours or weekend time may be required, and a neat, professional appearance is expected. The Nisqually Indian Tribe is developing the MAT facility in Olympia, Washington, as part of a whole-person recovery model serving tribal and non-tribal patients and their families. The position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. Employment requires fingerprinting and criminal-history checks, as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Substance Use Disorder Professional certification in good standing with the State of Washington.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of the Nisqually Indian Tribes’ vehicle insurance provider.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Pass a State and National (FBI) criminal history background check before employment.
Ability to work with vulnerable populations, including adults and children.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of Tribal, federal, and state laws, codes, and regulations; HIPAA and PHI requirements; and state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations, including 42 CFR Part 2.
Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures and trauma’s impact on wellness and recovery.
Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office programs, work in a computer-based environment, especially Microsoft Windows, and manage organizational tasks.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and understand patients’ social and cultural contexts.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks amid frequent interruptions and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and external agencies.
Ability to maintain personal, professional, and ethical boundaries.
Meet the listed physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, hand use and gripping, reaching, stooping, crouching, repetitive motions, and regularly lifting or moving up to 30+ pounds; vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Comply with stated screening and eligibility requirements for work involving Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s history, customs, and traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.
Motivational Interviewing skills or a desire to learn Motivational Interviewing.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, family, and educational counseling and case management, including assessment and aftercare services.
Orient clients to the facility, including explaining rules, possible consequences of infractions, service hours, client rights, grievance procedures, and potential costs.
Explore clients’ problems and related attitudes and feelings, help them examine alternative solutions, and develop plans of action with their participation.
Identify and respond to crises that may affect treatment, using negative events to support treatment efforts where possible.
Lead group discussions and present lectures and films.
Follow agency treatment policies, professional standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Follow up on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient.
Coordinate with staff at other agencies and organizations to expedite patient treatment.
Prepare and maintain confidential, accurate, organized, and current client files; complete required administrative forms and tracking in a timely manner.
Maintain patient records in the electronic records system, including assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, in accordance with agency procedures and protocols.
Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices for interfacing agencies, including courts, probation departments, and referral sources as applicable.
Participate in community education programs about substance use disorder for public, professional, and industrial groups.
Maintain requirements for SUDP certification to remain current and in good standing.
Protect program data and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other applicable confidentiality requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.