Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Job Description

Job Description

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP):

Camas Health Recovery Center

Baseline Salary: $67K. At Camas, our total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); vacation, sick, jury duty, and bereavement leave; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and eligibility for tribal‑discretion year‑end bonuses and COLA adjustments.

Hiring 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) Descendant or 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 workplace. 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.

Schedule & Location:

• Hours are approximate between 7a - 4p M-F
• Future Saturday 4 hour shift rotation
• SUDP team rotates to cover both Airway Heights and Downtown Pacific Ave locations

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. The incumbent 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 situation and conditions. The SUDP will report to the Clinic 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 purpose's ad status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safety and effectively perform in the position.
• Interacts with all staff in appositive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Patient Experience.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory duties.

Education/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 years' experience in the field.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

Additional

• The nature of this position is fast paced in high stress situation 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 initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethic, 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 drug abuse while employed.
• Complies with and up to date with all other testing, screening, and credentialing as required.

Other Requirements

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:

• A majority of the work shift is sitting as 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 25lbs. As may be responsible for moving supplies.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel as needed (minimal).

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Kalispel Tribe in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations, which may interfere with that.