Substance Use Disorder Professional II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is recruiting a Substance Use Disorder Professional to provide direct counseling services to patients in a secure residential setting. The SUDP serves as a liaison between the public and the facility and provides services individually and in groups. Patients are adults with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have emerging mental health problems. The role requires subscribing to the disease concept of chemical dependency and the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The position serves as primary case manager for a group of up to ten youth and carries a minimum caseload of 8 to 10 active cases. It involves screening, evaluation, referral, individualized treatment planning, documentation, reporting, coordination of care, and compliance with applicable facility policies and regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The stated starting wage is $29.05 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree and the certificate required to qualify as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.
Active Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license from the Washington State Department of Health.
Up to three years of experience in the field.
Complete pre-hire and annual employee health screenings and pass a TB test at hire and annually thereafter.
Receive an annual influenza vaccine, unless an Administration-approved medical or religious exemption is granted; employees with an approved exemption must wear a mask throughout flu season.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
Pass a satisfactory background check.
Pass required behavioral health EHR system trainings.
Subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency and the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction.

Responsibilities

Carry a minimum caseload of 8 to 10 active cases.
Screen and evaluate individuals and refer them to treatment or service programs available at the facility or in the community as needed.
Provide individual and group counseling for people addressing drug-related problems and emerging mental health issues.
Serve as primary case manager for a group of up to ten youth.
Implement the problem-oriented records system, complete Federal, State, and County reports and patient surveys, and submit them monthly to the Treatment Director.
Maintain professional standards and follow facility treatment policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, especially WAC 388-805 requirements.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC, WIG, and RCWs.
Design, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria.
Coordinate and cooperate with staff, agencies, and organizations to expedite treatment and continuity of care for each patient.
Complete required Federal, State, County, and local forms for each patient on time, including BECCA and CDDA forms.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-service training for clinical personnel.
Maintain accurate and current patient records according to ASAM and facility procedures.
Prepare current patient progress reports and completion notices and provide them to courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.