Substance Use Disorder Professional

Job Description

Job Description

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2025-334

Issue Date:

12-08-25

Closing Date:

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 18.205.020 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 18.205 RCW and WAC 246-12-170 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, transfer, and discharge plans in accordance with WAC 388.805.315.

Responsible for keeping all treatment files of clients in caseload current, complete, and in acceptable order according to agency standards and WAC requirements; keep all records confidential and secure.

Implementation of the deferred prosecution program.

Monitor and facilitate client behavior/cognitive restructuring.

Completion and submission of all reports required by the courts, Department of Licensing and Department of Social & Health Services in a timely manner.

Report noncompliant patient to the committing authority as appropriate.

Assist the patient in contacting necessary agencies or services.

Make decisions based on the welfare of the client, the success of the team, and the quality and integrity of the program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Chemical Dependency addiction as it applies to the Native American population.

Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement Criteria.

Have a working knowledge of all inpatient provider contracts, provider agreements, and inpatient policies and procedures.

Knowledge of post treatment crisis, relapse, and sober support.

Knowledge of physiological actions of chemical dependency.

Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Case management.

Knowledge and commitment to uphold Professional Counselor Ethics.

Knowledge of confidentiality laws as it pertains to patient care.

Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Professional Enhancement plan requirements.

Skills in computer operations such as Word and Excel.

Ability to communicate effectively with social service agencies in patient's best interest.

Ability to document patient progress, individual or group counseling and referral using the Patient Placement Criteria.

Ability to evaluate the patient and conduct ongoing assessments in accordance with PPC.

Ability to update the treatment plan and determine continued service needs using the PPC.

Ability to develop a continuing care plan.

Maintain continuing education requirements and professional development.

Respond to the directives of the supervisor and management staff in a professional and cooperative manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Associates Degree in Human Services or related field.

Professional Credentials Required certified & licensed under Chapter 18.205 RCW as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.

Registered Counselor through the State of Washington Department of Health as per Chapter 18.19 RCW.

Required to pass a Washington State Patrol Criminal Background check.

Must not have any DUI infractions within the past four years.

Minimum of four years with no substantial evidence of alcohol or substance abuse prior to employment.

Current First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Four with years no substantial evidence of alcohol or substance abuse immediately prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.

Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.