Substance Use Disorder Professional

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Substance Use Disorder Professional (2) Two Positions
Tiinawit
Department of Tribal Health
Hourly Wage: $25.66-$28.88/Regular/Full-Time
The employee occupying the position of this class shall be licensed by the Washington State Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP). They will provide counseling and advocate services to Native Americans who reside on the Yakama Reservation and surrounding area regarding chemical dependency. As per

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Code the chemical dependency professional will have knowledge of core competencies of chemical dependency counseling: knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professional practice's including assessment and diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder dependency, treatment planning, referral, patient and family education, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention and case management, provide HIV/AIDS intervention. Counseling all oriented to assist the Substance Use Disorder dependency patient to achieve and maintain abstinence from mood altering substances and develop independent support systems. The Substance Use Disorder Professional will provide 60% direct face-to-face patient care and 40% will be case management other duties as assigned.

Examples Of Work Performed
Understand and facilitate federal confidentiality laws, 42 CFR, and protects client confidentiality/anonymity, and assures no information is shared without proper authorization.

The Substance Use Disorder Professional will utilize the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) patient placement diagnostic criteria.

Comply with the State of Washington (WAC) code guidelines as mandated in all treatment activities.

Facilitate and structure group therapy and individual counseling sessions and provide Relapse Prevention Group.

Provide educational presentations related to chemical dependency, behavioral health Choice Theory/Reality Therapy and Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Provide treatment modification on a quarterly basis.

Responsible for maintaining current continuing education and state licensing/registration requirements as per Chapter RCW and WAC and for pursuing continuing education and certification in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy training.

Coordinate clinical activities with treatment team and other staff. Facilitate transfers to outside treatment agencies.

Refer patients out for mandatory TB skin test and other health related appointments for treatment purposes.

Comply with all Tribal and Federal policies and regulations.

Responsible for maintenance, security, and completeness of active and inactive files, to include securing appropriate background information from other agencies and institutions, filing case material as it is received, recording interview summaries and activities of the client, and all other pertinent information.

Attend all clinical staff meetings and provide formal clinical presentations as needed.

Be able to coordinate with other social service agencies in the patient's best interest.

Ensure implementation of assessment, treatment, continuing care,