Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Nisqually Indian Tribe•Olympia, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Substance Use Disorder Professional plays a critical role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families in the Nisqually Community. The professional will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical professionals, traditional healing, behavioral health professionals, peers, and community partners to ensure integrated care and holistic support for clients. This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

Requirements

Associate degree in psychology, Social Work, or relevant fields of study.
One (1) Year work experience in behavioral health service. Including counseling, case management, or social work.
Current and valid Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Certification required.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
The ability to work with vulnerable populations including adults and children.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
Sub-specialties: Washington State Problem Gambling Certification/Trainee; or Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Program Trainee or Staff certification. Professionals must obtain full certification within two (2) years.
Experience working directly with youth and families.
Experience working with co-occurring disorders.
Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.

Responsibilities

Provides direct substance use disorder counseling and case management services to youth and adult patients. Which consists of: individual, group, family, and educational sessions. As well as prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
Complete bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual diagnostic assessments, intakes, evaluations, and screenings to meet the needs and goals of clients.
Develop individualized treatment plans, treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries based on intake evaluation, assessments, and self-identified treatment goals.
Provide referrals and coordination as needed to assist patients in addressing care needs.
Complete all documentation and respond to email and phone correspondence within the established timeframe.
Plan, organize and participate in various department, organization, community, and school related activities, process improvement, program development and other initiatives, for the purposes of providing education, outreach, prevention, and intervention services to the community.
Follow all applicable clinical procedures outlined in Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), accreditation, ASAM, code of conduct, policies and procedures and adhere to all state, federal, local, and tribal laws.
Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient needs in a holistic manner.
Ensure security and confidentiality of all program data and operate in accordance with applicable regulations of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2.
Work directly with other departments providing medicated assisted treatment, behavioral health screening, brief intervention, brief therapy, and referral to treatment for clients.
Provides direct problem gambling counseling and case management services to youth and adult patients, consisting of individual, group, family, educational sessions, prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
Provides direct Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment counseling and case management services for adult patients, consisting of individual, group, family, educational sessions, prevention, intervention, and crisis response.