Substance Use Disorder Professional

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

Provides substance use assessment and treatment services to youth and their families.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• Retirement with generous employer contributions

• Free access to mental health resources

• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Hiring Range: $80,168.40

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm with occasional flexibility for mornings or evenings

Responsibilities

• Provides the catalyst for individuals to change through a comprehensive treatment plan, offering help, feedback, validation, and direction in the process of recovery.

• Provides assessment, counseling, and case management services to individuals; including individual, group, family, and SUD educational services.

• Develops and maintains individualized service plans and maintains clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and contract requirements.

• Collaborates with other agency staff in the provision and integration of program services, case review, and consultation as needed.

• Maintains a caseload of assigned individuals and families and utilizes evidence based practices whenever appropriate.

• Is familiar with and utilizes the recovery and harm reduction models in assisting individuals and families.

• Collaborates effectively with other professionals in order to meet the goals of the individual and family.

• Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through continuing education and reading relevant materials.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants (

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience providing community-based services to youth and families from a broad range of cultures and social needs.

• Meets the minimum standards for Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) as defined by WAC 246-341.

• Licensed by Washington State Department of Health as a SUDP.

• Training and experience in individual, family, and group treatment modalities.

• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.

• Ability to work independently and interdependently within a team management setting.

• Direct experience and proficiency with computers, basic office software, and electronic health records.

• Strong organizational skills with an attention to details, timelines, and follow-through.

• Ability to meet with clients at home and in the community, and to transport clients in a safe and effective manner. (Proof of adequate vehicle insurance is required.)

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

• Minimum of two years freedom from misuse of alcohol and other drugs and throughout the period of internship.

• Understands and adheres to state and federal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

• Conducts self ethically and professionally at all times.

PREFERRED POSITION ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

• Knowledge of King County Behavioral Health and Medicaid Benefits helpful

• Dually certified mental health and chemical dependency/substance use disorder helpful

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment

• Are very adaptable

• Have high ownership and strong work ethic

• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet

• Truly enjoy being of service to people

• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together

• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.

Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities.

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

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MISSION STATEMENT:

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Honesty

• Caring

• Passion for Excellence