Substance Use Disorder Professional

Hope and Healing Clinic•Tumwater, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hope and Healing Clinic is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to support their new clinic in Tumwater, WA. The SUDP will be the primary contact for assigned clinic patients, providing ongoing individual counseling to achieve treatment objectives. This role involves providing program information, scheduling referrals, offering individual counseling, and guiding patients in developing treatment plans and goals. The position operates in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. The SUDP will report to the Clinical Lead/Supervisor and adhere to the Harm Reduction Model, valuing Medication Assisted Treatment and treating every patient with respect, compassion, and dignity.

Requirements

Academic training in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
The counselor is required to maintain this status and complete continuing education requirements throughout their employment.
The counselor must also provide the agency with ongoing documentation of their current Washington Department of Health SUDP license credential throughout their employment.
Minimum 3 years of experience as an SUDP.
Work experience in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
There may be a need to work alongside the mobile unit team (regular rotation).
Will spend some time on feet while filing, making photocopies or standing to greet a visitor.
Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for moving supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.
Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance abuse treatment planning and counselling issues
The counsellor shall be creative in developing and implementing effective approaches to chemical dependency treatment
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs abuse while employed
Must be able to pass required background checks
Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required

Nice To Haves

LMHC desired, but not required
Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference
Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.

Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and treatment procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary
Provide individual counseling and case management services to assigned patients
Consistently maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers
Prompt, accurate completion of progress notations of all interactions with patients in assigned patient files
Professional preparation and prompt submission of: Initial treatment plans, Ongoing treatment plans, Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results, Administrative detoxification notices, Letter of assistance and referral for assigned patients, Closing treatment summaries for discharged patients, Daily activity forms, Required state and agency recording forms
Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attends meetings as requested
Ensures the confidentiality of all patients and the integrity of professional staff communication and behavior
Serve as a leader or co-leader of therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities
Meet with primary supervisor for the purposes of patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and/or other designated supervisor staff for the purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues
Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments
Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient treatment progress ad status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues
Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position
Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience