Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee - FT DAY

Pioneer Human Services•Oak Harbor, WA

7d•Onsite

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 Trainee (SUDPT ) 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. 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.

Requirements

Working toward 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 Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811

Nice To Haves

Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training
Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines
Experience with electronic records management
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 SUDP 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)
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
Strict adherence to and knowledge of WAC 246-811 and additional regulations referenced within.
Adherence to NAADAC code of ethics.
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
Performs other duties as required