Substance Use Disorder Professional (or SUDPT)
About The Position
Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide chemical dependency counseling, conduct group meetings, individual counseling, complete assessments, coordinate chemical dependency education sessions and provide case management services. This role involves collaboration with staff and outside health care providers to create a treatment plan that addresses ancillary needs and/or co-occurring mental disorders as well as appropriate family counseling. The professional must possess the ability to deal assertively and effectively with patient conflicts and conduct verbal de-escalation intervention, while maintaining professional boundaries and setting a positive example of behaviors for patients.
Requirements
- AA degree in chemical dependency studies or related human service (for SUDP)
- At least one year of experience as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (for SUDP)
- Washington State Department of Health certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (for SUDP)
- Washington State Driver’s license
- Auto insurance
- Washington State Department of Health certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (for SUDPT)
Nice To Haves
- BA degree in chemical dependency studies or related human service (for SUDP)
- AA degree in chemical dependency studies or related human service (for SUDPT)
- At least one year of experience as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (for SUDPT)
Responsibilities
- Provide chemical dependency counseling
- Conduct group meetings
- Conduct individual counseling
- Complete assessments
- Coordinate chemical dependency education sessions
- Provide case management services
- Collaborate with staff and outside health care providers to create a treatment plan that addresses ancillary needs and/or co-occurring mental disorders as well as appropriate family counseling
- Deal assertively and effectively with patient conflicts
- Conduct verbal de-escalation intervention
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Set a positive example of behaviors for patients
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
