Substance Use Disorder Trainee

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Trainee is training to become a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) and works under the clinical supervision of an SUDP. The trainee learns and performs SUDP duties, including serving as a liaison between the public and the facility; organizing and providing direct counseling; and conducting individual or group counseling, assessment, evaluation, and intake services. Services are provided to adults, youth, and families whose primary diagnosis is substance use disorder and who may also have emerging mental health concerns. The posting states that applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of chemical dependency and believe total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The position includes screening and evaluating individuals, referring them to other treatment or service programs as appropriate, managing a caseload, coordinating care, maintaining patient records and required reports, and developing individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria. The employee must follow facility policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including relevant WAC and RCW requirements. Employment conditions include signing a permanent patient-confidentiality oath, passing background checks, meeting ethical standards, maintaining the required period without alcohol or other drug misuse, and completing annual clinical competency testing. The work environment is described as usually having a moderate noise level. The physical requirements include frequent hand use, reaching, talking or hearing, standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The hourly rate listed is $26.22. Sea Mar describes itself as a community-based health organization serving diverse communities and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Hold an active SUDP or SUDPT license meeting Washington State Department of Health standards and WAC 246-811-030.
Complete continuing education required by WAC to maintain certification.
Obtain and maintain First Aid/Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
Complete a TB test annually and at the time of hire.
Complete annual employee health screening.
Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Receive an annual influenza vaccine, unless an Administration-approved medical or religious exemption applies; exempt employees must wear a mask throughout flu season.
Sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering patient-related information.
Pass background checks from DSHS and the Washington State Patrol.
Comply with Sea Mar and Department of Health ethical standards.
Have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for the three years immediately before employment and no such misuse while employed at the center.
Complete an annual clinical competency test as a chemical dependency professional.
Read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before clients or employees.
Perform basic mathematical calculations and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience working directly with clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry a minimum caseload of 8 to 10 active cases.
Screen and evaluate individuals and refer them to available treatment or service programs in the facility or 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 and/or up to 16 adults.
Implement a problem-oriented records system and complete required federal, state, and county reports and patient surveys, submitting them monthly to relevant parties.
Follow facility treatment policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including WAC 388-805 requirements.
Design, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria.
Coordinate and cooperate with staff, agencies, and organizations to support treatment and continuity of care for each patient.
Complete required federal, state, county, and local patient forms on time, including BECCA and CDDA forms.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-service training for clinical personnel.
Maintain accurate and current patient records in accordance with 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 related tasks as assigned by the Clinical Director or supervisor.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Identify and categorize patients' age-specific needs, including those of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.