Substance Use Disorder Professional / Trainee

Are currently a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional or a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Training? Are you looking for a work environment where your employer supports you and your growth, while at the same time providing World Class Services to the community members of Grays Harbor County? If so, Quinault Wellness Center in Aberdeen, Washington is looking for you.

We are located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, surrounded by the great outdoors. Locally we have many city, county, state, and federal parks. We are surrounded by an extravagant number of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, bird watching and much more.

We offer our employees a wonderful benefits plan. All full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental. If your plan is employee only, we will cover 100% of the premiums, you will also have the option to add dependents at an additional cost. Depending on the location and the position we may be able to offer relocation assistance. We pay 100% of the premiums for our full-time employees for both short-term and long-term disability plans. We have a gracious employee leave program to include 14 holidays, paid annual leave and paid sick leave. We reimburse 100% of the costs of your licenses and certifications required for your position.

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) and/or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (within the scope of their licenses) runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in substance use disorder programs. The SUDP/T acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. They continuously monitor and track patient progress and dispensation of treatment services.

The Quinault Wellness Center is currently open for SUD services Mon, Wed, Fri from 6:00am to 2:00pm; Tues and Thurs from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Because of this we are open to flexible schedules for our staff.

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Provides up to 120 hours per month of direct counseling and case management services to patients; consisting of individual, group, family, and educational services; including assessment, counseling, and aftercare services.
• Effectively orients clients to the facility as needed by explaining issues including, but not limited to rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours-of-service availability, clients rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which they may be responsible.
• Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients associated attitudes and feelings. With the clients participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.
• Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts.
• Leads discussions and presents lectures and films for group sessions.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies established by the agency, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts follow-up on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient.
• Coordinates and cooperates with the staff of other agencies and organizations to expedite treatment for each patient.
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each client. Completes all requisite administrative forms and tracking in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate and current recordkeeping for each patient in accordance with the established electronic records system and in accordance with all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, etc.).
• Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices and provides to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.
• Participates in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the public, professional, and industrial groups.
• Maintains all requirements to ensure that SUDP/T licensure/certification remains current and in good standing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all QCH and QWC Policies.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee in good standing with the State of Washington.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment as a SUDP/T and not display evidence of misuse of alcohol or other drug while licensed as a SUDP/T and employed by the Quinault Wellness Center.
• Not be on prescribed medications that may interfere with the ability to perform any task within the scope of the job description, or that is inconsistent with the mission of the Wellness Center.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.
• Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the Quinault Wellness Center, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.

Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.

License Requirements:

• Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee in good standing with the State of Washington.

• Must maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License and must be insurable through our company.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employees must be able to report to work on time and work their full scheduled shift.