Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Department: Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorders (SUD/COD); Supervisor: SUD/COD/PG/DV/AM Program Manager; FLSA/TYPE: NON-exempt; Supervises: N/A; Location: Long Beach and Raymond.

About the role

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) is responsible for providing substance use disorder diagnosis and treatment services in a professional, positive, consumer-friendly, and recovery-focused manner. The SUDP is a core member of a collaborative care team that may include the patient's mental health therapist, psychiatric medication provider, primary care provider, and other behavioral health staff. The SUDP is responsible for coordinating referrals to clinically indicated services both within and outside the agency (e.g., social services, mental health specialty care, inpatient substance abuse treatment, housing, employment, peer support). They are also responsible for attending drug court and working with courts and legal entities to ensure reporting on the client’s behalf is submitted.

The Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) is responsible for providing substance use disorder diagnosis and treatment services in a professional, positive, consumer-friendly, and recovery-focused manner. The SUDPT is a core member of a collaborative care team that may include the patient's mental health therapist, psychiatric medication provider, primary care provider, and other behavioral health staff. The SUDPT is responsible for coordinating referrals to clinically indicated services both within and outside the agency (e.g., social services, mental health specialty care, inpatient substance abuse treatment, housing, employment, peer support). They are also responsible for attending drug court and working with courts and legal entities to ensure reporting on the client’s behalf is submitted, under the supervision of the SUDP.

Responsibilities

• Follow Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness Service Excellence Standards / Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to rules of confidentiality.
• Respect and accommodate a diverse population.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
• Work on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology as determined by management.
• Provides direct Substance Use Disorder services