Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee

About the role

We are currently looking for a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) ($2,500.00 sign on bonus) with a passion for human services.

What We Offer

• New hires for this position typically start between (SUDPT) $19.86 and $24.82 or (SUDP) $23.16 and $28.95 hourly depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.
• Compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.
• Benefits eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week).
• Medical, flexible spending, dental, vision, life AD&D, disability, dependent daycare, tuition assistance, retirement plan, employee recognition programs, public transportation discount, employee assistance program.

Primary/essential duties and responsibilities

• Provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices.
• Diagnoses substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan.
• Maintains and files complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.
• Maintains and develops working knowledge of community resources.
• Affords assistance to first responders as needed (i.e. police and medical personnel).
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination, and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.
• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy.
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.
• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.
• Aids in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership.
• Retrieves client and program data as needed.
• Completes peer file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services.
• Participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan.
• If designated by the work location, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire.
• If designated by the work location, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment.

What you'll bring

• SUDPT: Working toward Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field; Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811.
• SUDP: Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field; Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811.
• Preferably: Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training; Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field; Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines.
• If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.