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

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

2d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Human Services is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) or a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to improve the lives of community members by providing quality 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 focus on rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption, aiming for social change.

Requirements

• SUDPT: Working toward Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDPT: Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811.
• SUDP: Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDP: 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

• SUDPT: Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training.
• SUDPT: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDPT: Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines.
• SUDPT: 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.
• SUDP: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• SUDP: Experience working in substance use disorder field and/or residential services.
• SUDP: 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, under the supervision of the Clinical SUD Supervisor.
• 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.
• 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

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• 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