Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Therapeutic Health Services•Bellevue, WA

10h•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) serves as the primary contact with participants, responsible for screenings, evaluations, assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling. This role also provides program information and facilitates referrals to outside resources. The SUDP will provide ongoing evaluation of individuals through the collection and synthesis of bio-psychosocial information, perform intake interviews/assessments, and develop/implement treatment plans. Accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, letters, referrals, and discharge summaries, is essential. The professional will demonstrate competencies reflecting current standards of substance use disorder professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes, working efficiently to achieve productivity and quality standards. Responsibilities include advocacy, case management, information and referral services, and wrap-around services in an outpatient setting. Consultation with medical staff on ongoing cases and assisting in resolving participant issues are also key functions. Establishing relationships with court-related personnel and maintaining knowledge of local treatment facilities and modalities are required. The role involves working with diverse populations and maintaining participant files according to established procedures and standards. Participation in supervision, maintaining confidences, and handling confidential materials are critical. The SUDP must be an effective team player, work well under pressure, demonstrate leadership, tact, integrity, and sound decision-making, and maintain a professional image. Professional ethics and integrity are paramount. The role may involve serving on committees and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associates degree in Social Services/Sciences or related field, plus two years’ experience in counseling, case evaluation and staffing presentations and record keeping OR Associate Degree plus three years’ experience in counseling.
Maintain Substance Use Disorder Professional certification per WAC (Washington Administrative Code) and possess the SUDP credential.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in chemical dependency, family dynamics, and counseling.
Drug-free and out of treatment for a minimum of three years immediately prior to employment and no misuse of alcohol or drugs while employed as a Chemical Dependency Professional.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer proficiency required.
Must be willing and able to administer basic First Aid, CPR, AED for medical emergencies, and Naloxone for suspected overdose.
Must also be able and willing to follow basic safety protocols such as calling 911 and alerting medical personnel on staff.
Ability to converse with and listen to people in many different settings.
Ability to use a computer and telephone, as well as other standard office equipment.
Frequently required to stand, walk, use fingers, hands, and arms.
Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds.
Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required.
Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county are necessary.
Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present, including dogs.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary contact with participants.
Responsible for screenings, evaluations, assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling.
Provides program information and facilitates referrals to outside resources.
Provides ongoing evaluation of individuals through the collection and synthesis of bio-psychosocial information from participants, families, referral sources, peers, and others as appropriate.
Provides individual and group counseling services to individuals enrolled in programs at THS and/or its affiliates.
Serves as leader or co-leader of therapy groups.
Performs intake interviews/assessments as required.
Develops and implements treatment plans and concurrent treatment plan reviews reflective of the participant’s “voice”.
Ensures prompt, accurate clinical documentation including screening, assessment, intake, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, letters, referrals, and discharge summaries of terminated participants.
Demonstrates competencies that reflect current standards of substance use disorder professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professional practice.
Able to perform clinical work in an efficient and competent manner and works to achieve THS productivity and quality standards.
Provides advocacy, case management, information and referral services, and wrap-around services in an outpatient setting.
Consult as needed with medical director, psychiatrist, ARNP, or mental health clinician on ongoing cases, screening, and treatment planning.
Assists in resolving participant’s issues, as they relate to staffing decisions.
Follows through on staffing recommendations for participants.
Establishes a working relationship with all probation, parole, and other court-related personnel as appropriate.
Possesses a working knowledge of drug treatment facilities and treatment modalities in King County and throughout Washington State.
Able to work with diverse populations.
Maintains all participant files in a professional and efficient manner according to procedures outlined in the THS clinical manuals and consistent with applicable WAC (Washington Administrative Code), RCW’s (Revised Code of Washington), Federal guidelines, and CARF standards (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
Attends and participates in supervision with immediate supervisor.
Must be able to maintain confidences and handle highly confidential materials.
Ability to be an effective team player.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Demonstrated leadership ability and must possess tact, integrity, and sound decision making.
Maintains a professional image within the community at all times.
Places professional ethics and integrity before personalities of participant, co-workers or the professional community.
Serve on THS committees as assigned.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.