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

Pioneer Human Services•Spokane, WA

18h

About The Position

Pioneer Human Services is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) to provide treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. The role includes counseling, psycho-educational classes, process groups, problem-solving, and case management in accordance with program policy and each client’s Individual Service Plan. The professional diagnoses substance use disorders according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and ASAM requirements, collaborates with Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners, and maintains timely, accurate documentation of treatment and case-management services. The position operates under the supervision of the Clinical SUD Supervisor and involves participating in supervision, staff and shift meetings, service planning, training, and quality-assurance activities. Employees help maintain professional and ethical standards, contribute to treatment methods and educational offerings, and support client and employee safety. In 24-hour locations, employees must obtain a Washington State Food Handler’s permit within one week of hire and become CPR and First Aid certified within 90 days of hire or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to pre-employment and during-employment drug testing, including marijuana testing.

Requirements

SUDPT: Working toward an associate’s degree in mental health, behavioral health, or a related human services field.
SUDPT: Credentialed with the Washington State Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee in accordance with WAC 246-811.
SUDP: Associate’s degree in mental health, behavioral health, or a related human services field.
SUDP: Credentialed with the Washington State Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in accordance with WAC 246-811.
Must be available to perform the essential functions of the job whenever scheduled to work.
If designated by the work location, must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driving abstract acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company, and meet Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.
The position is subject to pre-employment and during-employment drug testing, including marijuana testing.

Nice To Haves

SUDPT: Completed the first 50 hours of direct supervised training.
SUDPT: Bachelor’s degree in mental health, behavioral health, or a related human services field.
SUDPT: Coursework, experience, or training in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment, or related disciplines.
SUDP: Bachelor’s degree in mental health, behavioral health, or a related human services field.
SUDP: Experience working in the substance use disorder field and/or residential services.

Responsibilities

Provide 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 clients’ Individual Service Plans.
Diagnose substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and ASAM requirements.
Collaborate with Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based on clients’ Individual Service Plans.
Maintain and file complete and accurate documentation of activities according to applicable WACs and agency and funder policies.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of community resources.
Assist first responders, including police and medical personnel, as needed.
Attend shift and staff meetings and participate in planning, coordination, and communication that support quality professional services.
Use critical thinking and judgment to identify appropriate professional therapeutic reactions or interventions in client care.
Document observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy.
Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
Maintain, clean, and dispose of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures to support client and employee safety.
Maintain quality of care consistent with or exceeding federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.
Assist in developing treatment methodologies and educational offerings based on client needs as determined by program leadership.
Adhere to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services.
Retrieve client and program data as needed.
Complete peer file audits to ensure the accuracy and quality of documentation and services.
Participate in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure and in support of evidence-based practices and applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
Obtain additional training required by applicable WACs and the annual training plan.
At 24-hour locations, obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Handler’s permit within one week of hire.
At 24-hour locations, become CPR and First Aid certified within 90 days of hire, or as soon as possible, and maintain certification throughout employment.