LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT)
OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of a Substance Use Disorder Professional Supervisor, the Substance Use Disorder Professional Supervisor Trainee is responsible for providing high quality treatment services to both youth and adults with a substance use disorder. The individual must be a team player and committed to the vision, values and mission of Klallam Counseling Services.
LOCATION: Klallam Counseling Services
SUPERVISED BY: Treatment Program Manager and/or Lead Counselor
POSITION STATUS: Regular full-time non-exempt. This position includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, annual/sick leave benefits, paid holidays and payment of professional licenses and training expenses related to the position.
SALARY LEVEL:
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary depending on program needs/community events. Must have the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends based on program needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
Complete substance use disorder assessments using ASAM and DSM-V criteria and make appropriate treatment recommendations and referrals.
Develop an individualized treatment plan following ASAM Patient Placement Criteria.
Complete Intakes to include group and counselor assignment and orientation of the facility and program guidelines.
Follow patient confidentiality as outlined in 42 CFR and 45 CFR and relevant State laws.
Work effectively with all treatment team members in planning and developing instructional strategies and programs appropriate to the total needs of the clients.
Identify and facilitate referral of clients to professional consultation as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and provide clinical input.
Understanding of and familiarity with addiction, withdrawal, and treatment resources for recovery, including 12-step philosophy and programs.
Reliable work attendance and ability to work evenings or weekends.
Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment and initiative in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Maintain professional boundaries and set a positive example of behaviors for clients.
Work cooperatively and professionally with clients, coworkers, and community representatives.
Ability to work with diverse ethnic populations and a variety of people with different backgrounds and problems.
Must have the ability to work with both youth and adult clients.
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Office, and Outlook and able to function in a computer environment.
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication.
Take on additional groups for fellow counselors during absences.
Demonstrated ability to maintain current, accurate and complete patient records.
Record patient notes on the day of contact, and ensure files are maintained in accordance with organization's policies and procedures.
Ensure timely, complete communication and treatment progress reports to courts, referents and resource agencies, as appropriate.
Participate in in-service, research, and training, as assigned.
Represent the KCS program at community events when requested.
Provide UA's when UA tech is unavailable.
Patient transports when necessary.
Commitment to the vision, values and mission of the agency.
Must be committed to working as part of an integrated team with a holistic approach to client wellness.
Other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee with the Washington State Department of Health.
Enrolled in and working towards an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Applied Science Degree from an accredited college or university
Must have completed a minimum of 15 credits in Addiction Studies course required for state certification
Must be committed to completion of all Addiction Studies courses required for state certification.
Computer competency in word processing, spreadsheets, and data base.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to express thoughts clearly in verbal and written communications.
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with clients and the community.
Ability to multi-task and assume a variety of roles depending on need.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, and maintain program goals and priorities.
Ability to effectively work with both youth and adult clients.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check & pass urinalysis testing.
Good personal hygiene and grooming.
Familiarity with concepts of historical/intergenerational trauma and trauma-informed care.
Must possess an unrestricted, valid driver's license and be able to drive KCS transport vans. Must not have an SR-22 requirement.
If past drug/alcohol abuse exists, must have minimum of two years clean immediately prior to employment at KCS.
If past client of agency, must not have been a current client in the past year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stamina to work 40 hours per week primarily in an office setting
Ability to reach and squat for filing purposes
Walking and standing; sitting down, driving for long period of time
Ability to lift and carry light loads of approximately 25 pounds
Requires use of standard office equipment, including computer, phone, fax, and photocopier
Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population who may exhibit a wide range of emotions and behaviors.
OTHER DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to comply with the LOWER KLALLAM TRIBE policies and procedures, including the Drug Free Workplace
Demonstrated knowledge and the ability to model the expectations of confidentiality.
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