Substance Use Disorder Professional 1 #311
Job #311 Substance Use Disorder Professional 1
1 Full Time position open in Treatment Services.
Purpose: Provide chemical dependency counseling and case management services to individuals in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Maintain OTP individual files in compliance with County, State and Federal regulations. Assist in the operation of the Opioid Treatment Program Dispensing Clinic, with a Saturday rotation. This position will also coordinate services with OTP individuals who are currently residing in Spokane County Detention.
- Provide individual and group counseling services to Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) individuals and their families, including education on substance use disorders, relapse prevention, blood borne pathogens, Tuberculosis, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, nicotine disorder, and the impact of substance use during pregnancy, and family planning. Support OTP individuals in creating Individual Service Plans based on individual needs and assessments. Must contain measurable goals and objectives, or both, and interventions. Must be initiated at the first individual session following the assessment, and quarterly thereafter.
- Provide case management services to OTP individuals (to include, but not limited to housing, transportation, CPS, legal concerns, childcare, and other services as needed). Maintain updated documentation and reporting of status as appropriate. Attend team meetings, and any community-based collaborative meetings to support individual recovery efforts, as well as network with community providers to provide knowledge and education in order to destigmatize opioid use disorder (OUD).
- Conduct in person substance use disorder assessments documenting an age appropriate strengths-based psychosocial assessment that considers current needs and the patient’s relevant history according to best practices. The appropriate level of care will be determined, and treatment recommendations will be documented and discussed with the OTP individual. An assessment of any risk of harm to self and others (i.e., suicide, homicide, and a history of self-harm) including a referral for provision of emergency/crisis services will be made if indicated.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, Continuing Care Team meetings, and OTP individual case staffing meetings, to provide a wholistic approach of therapeutic treatment to advocate for the best evidence-based treatment services each individual may need.
- Provide oversight of clinic waiting area ensuring a safe environment, supportive of program objectives as needed. Monitor Urinalysis/Breath Analysis (UA/BA) as needed and assist with other OTP individual needs.
- Maintains record keeping systems for OTP individuals through Electronic Health Records, UA laboratory (Cordant/Sentry), and county contracted systems. Including case management, individual sessions, interventions, authorizations, increase and decrease of levels of care, behavioral contracts, and agreements etc.
- Participates in the coordination, preparation, and facilitation of the quarterly Individual Appreciation Day, as well as actively engages in the Individual Incentive Program.
- Acts as liaison with the community physicians, hospitals, health care providers, Spokane County Detention Services, and social services regarding the needs of Opioid Treatment Program individuals.
- Provides Community Education Presentations as requested. Participates in educational offerings to enhance the treatment program.
- Participate in Quality Improvement and Logic Models for program evaluation.
- Maintain HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 Confidentiality.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Alcohol/Drug studies, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and professional certification may be considered provided the individual’s background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
- Two years of previous assessment and/or counseling experience in the substance abuse field or related program field.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Active license to practice as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the State of Washington.
Required Immunizations:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to deal calmly with stressful situations
- De-escalation skills.
- Knowledge of Federal guidelines and State regulations for Opioid Treatment Program.
- Ability to maintain therapeutic relationship on an ongoing basis.
- Ability to communicate professionally with external agencies.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Environmental Factors:
- Indoors, sedentary with 8 hours/day sitting or standing.
- Outdoors, with 1 hours/day walking or standing.
- Ability to work outdoors in various climates (rain, snow, wind, sun, etc.).
- Ability to navigate client sites (unpaved walkways, stairs, narrow hallways, etc.) on an occasional basis.
- 2-3 hours/day keyboarding or typing at a computer terminal.
- Communication skills to interact effectively with people.
- Comprehend and process verbal communication.
- Visual acuity to read small print.
- Ability to discern odors.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop on an occasional basis.
- Ability to carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to type, file and complete forms with or without accommodation.
- Ability to operate a vehicle or otherwise access multiple sites in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
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