Substance Use Disorder Professional SUDP

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP):
Camas Health Recovery CenterBaseline Salary:
$65KHiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order:
1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment:
Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation:
All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

The SUDP shall serve as the primary contact person with their assigned clinic patients. It is through the counselor's ongoing individual contracts with his/her patients that the major objectives of treatment are attained. S/He shall provide assigned patients with necessary program information and scheduling referrals to internal and external resources, individual counseling, and guidance in developing their treatment plans and goals. The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions. The SUDP will report to the Clinical Lead/Supervisor.

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Substance Use Disorder Professional should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


The SUDPs are responsible for preserving the integrity of the Camas Health Recovery Center properties by performing the following duties:

• Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and treatment procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary.
• Provide individual counseling and case management services to assigned patients.
• Consistently maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
• Prompt, accurate completion of progress notations of all interactions with patients in assigned patient files.
• Professional preparation and prompt submission of:
  

1. Initial treatment plans
2. Ongoing treatment plans
3. Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results
4. Administrative detoxification notices
5. Letter of assistance and referral for assigned patients
6. Closing treatment summaries for discharged patients
7. Daily activity forms
8. Required state and agency recording forms

• Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attends meetings as requested.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all patients and the integrity of professional staff communication and behavior.
• Serve as a leader or co-leader of therapy or educational groups and provide other treatment activities.
• Meet with primary supervisor for the purposes of patient clinical consultation and clinical skill development, and/or other designated supervisor staff for the purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues.
• Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient treatment progress ad status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Practice Patient Experience

• Academic training in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
• The counselor is required to maintain this status and complete continuing education requirements throughout their employment.
• The Counselor must also provide the agency with ongoing documentation of their current Washington Department of Health SUDP license credential throughout their employment.
• Work experience in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional as stipulated in the WAC.
• LMHC desired, but not required.
• Minimum Two year's experience in the field.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

• Obtain and maintain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit.
• Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
• Will spend some time on feet while filing, making photocopies or standing to greet a visitor.
• Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for moving supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.

• The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance abuse treatment planning and counseling issues.
• The counselor shall be creative in developing and implementing effective approaches to chemical dependency treatment.
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs abuse while employed.
• Complies with and up to date with all other testing, scree.