Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT)

Nisqually Indian Tribe•Olympia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee plays a critical role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families in the Nisqually Community. The professional will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical professionals, traditional healing, behavioral health professionals, peers, and community partners to ensure integrated care and holistic support for clients. This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

Requirements

College course work in substance use disorder, human sciences, or related field.
Successful completion of at least one course per quarter/semester toward educational requirements as necessary to obtain an active Washington State Department of Health Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee SUDPT credential.
Current and valid Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) Certification required.
Must obtain full SUDP certification within two (2) years of hire.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
The ability to work with vulnerable populations including adults and children.
Must pass a State and National (FBI) criminal history background check prior to employment.
Knowledge of a wide range of counseling techniques, including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychoeducation, to address diverse client needs effectively.
Knowledge of and ability to use conflict resolution skills effectively.
Available resources for patients who require additional services and/or a higher level of care.
Ability to actively listen to clients with empathy, compassion, and without judgment, fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Operation of personal computer and the use of job-related software.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic and individualized treatment plans that address clients' biopsychosocial cultural needs.
Ability to work empathically and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds and beliefs.
Ability to recognize and respect cultural differences and diversity, adapting counseling approaches and interventions to meet the unique cultural needs and preferences of clients.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in psychology, Social Work, or relevant fields of study.
One (1) Year work experience in behavioral health service. Including counseling, case management, or social work.
Experience working directly with youth and families.
Experience working with co-occurring disorders.
Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.

Responsibilities

Provides direct substance use disorder counseling and case management services to youth and adult patients. Which consists of: individual, group, family, and educational sessions. As well as prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
Complete bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual diagnostic assessments, intakes, evaluations, and screenings to meet the needs and goals of clients.
Develop individualized treatment plans, treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries based on intake evaluation, assessments, and self-identified treatment goals.
Provide referrals and coordination as needed to assist patients in addressing care needs.
Complete all documentation and respond to email and phone correspondence within the established timeframe.
Plan, organize and participate in various department, organization, community, and school related activities, process improvement, program development and other initiatives, for the purposes of providing education, outreach, prevention, and intervention services to the community.
Follow all applicable clinical procedures outlined in Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), accreditation, ASAM, code of conduct, policies and procedures and adhere to all state, federal, local, and tribal laws.
Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient needs in a holistic manner.
Ensure security and confidentiality of all program data and operate in accordance with applicable regulations of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2.
Work directly with other departments providing medicated assisted treatment, behavioral health screening, brief intervention, brief therapy, and referral to treatment for clients.