SUDP

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

7d • $23 - $29

About The Position

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!
We are currently looking for a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.
Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.
What We Offer
At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.

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

• Under supervision of the Clinicial SUD Supervisor, provides evidence-based and/or promising substance use disorder services through counseling, pyscho-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
• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
• 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