Substance Use Disorder Professional

We Level Up•Spokane Valley, WA

11d•$27 - $34

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. The SUDP ensures proper and timely documentation of treatment and case management services.

Requirements

Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811.
Associate’s degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
Experience working in substance use disorder field and/or residential services.
If designated by the work location, employees must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to the organization’s auto insurance company.
Employees must meet requirements of approved driver policy and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Washington State Department of Health licensure in the state of Washington (Licensed employees have the title Supervisor II)
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Clinical Director, provide evidence-based 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 treatment plan.
Diagnose substances use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.
Demonstrate competence in establishing rapport, systematically gathering assessment data, evaluating readiness for treatment and change, and applying accepted diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
Screening for co-occurring mental health conditions and for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Collaborate with other behavioral healthcare providers, medical professionals, and community partners based upon the clients’ treatment plan.
Maintain and file complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of community resources.
Attend shift/staff meetings and actively participate in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
Utilize critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.
Document observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy.
Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
Maintain quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.
Assist in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership.
Provide consultation, training, and education to teammates on issues related to co-occurring disorders.
Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in service training(s); participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload.
Adhere to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services.
Retrieve client and program data as needed.
Actively participates in agency supervision as needed toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
Obtain additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan.
Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit.
Obtain and maintain CPR & First Aid certification and maintain throughout employment.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.