Substance Use Disorders Professional (SUDP or CDP)

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Job description

• This is NOT a remote position. Facility location is in Port Angeles, WA.

Overview: Provides a range of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders treatment at Peninsula Behavioral Health, working within a multi-disciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinically appropriate outpatient treatment services, including but not limited to:

1. evaluation and referral
2. group and individual counseling
3. development and review of treatment plans
4. case management as appropriate
5. coordination of services
6. client and family education

• Works with the client and the treatment team to determine an appropriate course of treatment to meet the participant's goals and the expected outcomes.
• Refer clients to appropriate support services and to other levels of care when needed.
• Document case notes, treatment plans, evaluations and all other required paperwork in a timely fashion according to policy and procedure. Maintains a client registry and other documentation as required. Submits required reports and completes all documentation per contract requirements.
• Maintain all participant records in accordance with agency and State of Washington Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs policies and standards.
• Advocates for clients with community agencies. This may include scheduling appointments, following up on missed appointments, medication diversion control and making referrals. Maintains strong community partner relations.
• Teaches skills such as problem solving, goal setting, money management, symptom management, communication, social skills, relapse prevention and how to access community resources. Assists clients in the development of natural support systems.
• Communicates with medical and other community providers to coordinate care.
• Provides supportive counseling and psychoeducational services to encourage a recovery oriented lifestyle.
• Maintains familiarity with the handles client information in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and other applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with WAC through WAC
• Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned Agency property.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs relevant clinical and administrative tasks according to agency policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of the PBH electronic medical record system and the federal HMIS data system.
• Participates in team meetings and program development.
• Attends and participates in Performance Improvement Meetings on a regular scheduled basis.
• Provides information and education to community members.
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct in interaction with clients, staff and other community members.
• Demonstrates cultural competency skills.
• Maintains professional competency through a program of professional development and in-service training.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing work demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintains accurate and timely chart information in compliance with SBH-ASO, State, funding source, and agency quality assurance guidelines.
• Meet agency productivity expectations of 50% on a consistent basis.
• Meet agency expectations for documentation of services.
• Meets all contract obligations
• Coordinate and prioritize work assignments so that tasks are completed on time and in a quality manner.
• Able to acquire CEU's and general working knowledge of clinical treatment theories and techniques through ongoing training both in-house and as offered through approved training sources.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Associates Degree in Human Services, Addiction Studies or other related field

Licensure: Substance Use Disorders Professional for WA state or eligible to apply for this licensure in WA State

Experience: Two years of experience in providing chemical dependency services or clinical treatment services

Other: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report and reliable, insured transportation.

Additional requirements:

• Must be able to provide vaccination records for COVID, HepB, MMR, Tdap and recent flu shot
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's in psychology, social work, human services or other related field.

Experience: Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Essential:

• Familiarity with treatment and behaviors associated with chemical detoxification.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage a caseload of individuals with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of classification of mental disorders contained in the current DSM.
• Ability to utilize Mini-Mental Status Examination and other measures to assess cognition and symptoms.
• Provide biopsychosocial assessment to determine level of care for CD or COD services.
• Understanding of the impact of health related problems on psychiatric illness and knowledge of medical issues that may mimic psychiatric symptoms in older adults.
• Ability to educate clients about signs, symptoms, and recovery from substance use disorder and mental health.
• Understanding of current knowledge on recovery.
• Knowledge of social service delivery systems.
• Ability to coordinate care with multiple service providers.

NATURE & SCOPE:

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasional standing/walking
• Occasionally lifts supplies and equipment
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to tolerate sitting in a vehicle, office or community setting for the required number of hours in a work day

Cognitive Skills:

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to enter data into a computerized electronic medical record

Working Environment:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors
• Ability to work in a jail setting and comply with jail regulations
• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors

Working Demands:

• Frequent pressure due to schedule demands
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations

Principal Challenges:

• Working Collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff
• Working collaboratively with clients, jail staff and other community members
• Ensuring compliance with agency and funding standard for documentation and delivery of services
• Works with a wide variety of clients with serious, persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.