Substance Use Disorder Professional (Sudp)

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP): We Care Daily Clinics

Baseline Salary: $62,150 - 67,150

Location: Auburn, Washington

About We Care Daily Clinics:

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC) is a warm, welcoming, and modern facility that provides treatment for addiction in a person-centered environment located in Auburn. WCDC seeks to renew hope and purpose for those battling opioid use by removing barriers, providing a holistic approach to recovery, and utilizing evidence-based treatment to restore healthy living. Our top priority is to provide the highest levels of patient-centered care to those we serve.

WCDC is an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) facility using FDA approved medication paired with behavioral health counseling. Our individual service plans are built around patients in a supportive, safe environment to create a personalized pathway to recovery. In addition to recovery, we also offer planned patient transportation and family and social support.

WCDC's first two mobile clinics launched October 2022 in Seattle and Tacoma. The mobile clinics offer the same evidence-based, quality treatment that is available at the Auburn clinic, including medication for opioid use disorder, behavioral health counseling, peer support, transportation, telehealth, and referral services. A third mobile unit will be launched later this year in the SODO district.

Job Description:

The SUDP shall serve as the primary contact person with their assigned clinic patients. It is through the SUDP's ongoing individual contracts with his/her patients that the major objectives of treatment are attained. S/He 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 situations and conditions. The SUDP will report to the Clinical Lead/Supervisor.

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) SUDP 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Initial treatment plans

• Ongoing treatment plans

• Responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results

• Administrative detoxification notices

• Letter of assistance and referral for assigned patients

• Closing treatment summaries for discharged patients

• Daily activity forms

• 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 purposes of reviewing patient documentation and treatment planning issues.

• Coordinate assigned patient treatment with other staff departments.

• Participate in Treatment Team meetings to review patient treatment progress ad status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.

• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.

• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.

• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• 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 C.D.P. license credential throughout their employment.

Experience:

• 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 Chemical Dependency Professional as stipulated in the WAC.

• Minimum Two year's experience required.

• LMHC desired, but not required.

• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

Additional:

• The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations 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 of initiative in keeping current with technological change.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, 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 drugs abuse while employed.

• Must be able to pass required background checks.

• Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required.

• Evening and weekend hours may be required.

• Ability to travel as needed (minimal).

Characteristics of a We Care Daily Clinics Employee:

If you are:

• Patient-Centered

• Seeks to understand and effectively address the needs and challenges of our patients.

• Quality focused

• Focused on providing quality, evidence-based care to our patients. We utilize a proven model that pairs MOUD with behavioral health counseling in a compassionate environment.

• Highly motivated, detail oriented and organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Committed to a holistic approach that removes barriers for patients, We Care Daily Clinics is the perfect place for the next step in your career.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.