SUDP-T

DIDGWALIC WELLNESS CENTER • Anacortes, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Didgwalic Wellness Center is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) to join its integrated care clinic, which offers primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment services. The SUDPT will assist and understudy in providing individual, family, and group counseling to patients enrolled in substance use disorder programs. Under supervision, the SUDPT will also mediate between patients, their relatives, medical staff, and external agencies as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working progressively towards certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment as a SUDPT.
• Not display evidence of misuse of alcohol or other drug while licensing as a SUDPT and employed by the Didgwalic Wellness Center.
• Not be on prescribed medications that may interfere with the ability to perform any task within the scope of the job description, or that is inconsistent with the mission of the Wellness Center.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the Didgwalic Wellness Center.
• Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2).
• Applicants must conduct self ethically and professionally at all times.
• Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Basic computer and software experience using MS Office products.
• Must pass extensive criminal background check.
• Pre-employment drug and COVID-19 screen.
• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the direct counseling and case management services to patients; consisting of individual, group, family and educational services; including assessment, counseling and aftercare services.
• Effectively orients clients to the facility as needed by explaining issues including, but not limited to: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service availability, clients rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which they may be responsible.
• Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients associated attitudes and feelings.
• With the clients participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.
• Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts.
• Leads discussions and presents lectures and films for group sessions.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies established by the agency, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts follow-up on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient.
• Coordinates and cooperates with the staff of other agencies and organizations in order to expedite treatment for each patient.
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each client.
• Completes all requisite administrative forms and tracking in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate and current recordkeeping for each patient in accordance with the established electronic records system and in accordance with all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, etc.).
• Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices and provides to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.
• Participates in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the general public, professional, and industrial groups.
• Maintains all requirements to ensure that SUDPT licensure/certification remains current and in good standing.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the SUD Manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of hire, following the 1st of the month.
• Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, short, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer matching.
• 4+ week of Paid Time Off(PTO), available to use as you accrue.
• 13 paid holidays observed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees