SUD Professional

Jamestown Sklallam Tribe•Sequim, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to join our integrated care team. JHC brings together primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opioid use disorder treatment to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. As an SUDP, you will work as part of a collaborative team and provide individual, family, and group counseling to patients participating in our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). If you are passionate about supporting individuals and families on their path toward wellness and recovery, we invite you to apply! The SUDP provides a range of counseling services, including individual, group, and family sessions, with a focus on supporting patients in recovery. This role is a key part of our integrated approach to care and offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, promoting work-life balance and consistency.

Requirements

Associate’s degree
Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in good standing with the State of Washington
Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical setting
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 JHC. 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 always conduct self ethically and professionally
Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete employer provided training upon hire
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management and compliance
Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

Responsibilities

Provide direct counseling and case management services to assigned patients consisting of individual, group, family and educational services, including assessment, counseling, and aftercare services
Serve as a mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies
Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices and provide to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate
Ensure compliance and implementation of all JHC policies and treatment procedures; maintain patient confidentiality
Effectively orient patients to the facility; provide patients with program guidelines, compliance information including patient rights, grievances, policies, and procedures
Identify and respond to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, use the negative events to enhance treatment efforts
Lead discussions and present lectures and films for group sessions
Maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies established by the JHC, federal, state, and local regulations; maintain professional boundaries with patients and staff
Conduct follow-up assessments on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient
Maintain accurate and current recordkeeping for each patient in accordance with the established electronic records system and all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, etc.)
Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices and provide to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral resources as appropriate
Participate in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the public, professional, and industrial groups
Maintain all requirements to ensure that SUDP licensure/certification remains current and in good standing
Perform all other duties as assigned
Adhere to all JHC policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, and work practices as described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan and HIPAA Requirements