Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Forensic Programs

Peninsulabehavioral; Washington; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

LifeFlight Membership

Job summary

Peninsula Behavioral Health in Washington state seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for Forensic Programs to provide outpatient SUD treatment within a multidisciplinary team, including assessments and referrals for forensic clients.

The role emphasizes service coordination, client education, documentation, and collaboration with community partners to support recovery and bridge gaps in care under Trueblood settlement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education aligns with SUDP credential and Washington state requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically appropriate outpatient treatment and assessments for SUD.
• Develop and review individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Coordinate services, referrals and case management as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and patient records.

Skills

Caseload management

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Referral coordination

Group/individual counseling

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services / Addiction Studies

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Forensic Programs

Department: Substance Use Disorder and Forensic Services

Reports to:Substance Use Disorder Program Supervisor

Pay Range: $28 to $35 per hour (DOE/DOQ) plus $3,000 sign-on bonus

Work Schedule:Monday to Friday 40 hours/week

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeFlight Membership

JOB PURPOSE: Provides a range of substanceuse disorders and co-occurring disorders treatment at Peninsula BehavioralHealth, working within a multi-disciplinary team. This SUDP will also work withour Forensics team, providing SUD appropriate assessments and referrals as partof their essential responsibilities. As part of Washington State's response tothe Trueblood settlement, which addresses delays in providing competencyevaluation and restoration services to individuals involved in the criminallegal system, the Forensic Program plays a key role in providing a number of community-basedoutreach and other supportive services to assist with bridging gaps and improveparticipant outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinically appropriateoutpatient treatment services, including but not limited to:
• evaluationand referral (in office and in the field)
• groupand individual counseling.
• developmentand review of treatment plans
• casemanagement as appropriate
• coordinationof services
• clientand family education
• Works with the client and thetreatment team to determine an appropriate course of treatment to meet theparticipant's goals and the expected outcomes.
• Refer clients to appropriatesupport services and to other levels of care when needed.
• Document case notes, treatmentplans, evaluations, and all other required paperwork in a timely fashionaccording to policy and procedure. Maintains a client registry and otherdocumentation as required. Submits required reports and completes alldocumentation per contract requirements.
• Maintain all participant records inaccordance with agency and State of Washington Department of Alcohol andDrug Programs policies and standards.
• Advocates for clients withcommunity agencies. This may include scheduling appointments, following upon missed appointments, medication diversion control and making referrals.Maintains strong community partner relations.
• Teaches skills such as problemsolving, goal setting, money management, symptom management,communication, social skills, relapse prevention and how to accesscommunity resources. Assists clients in the development of natural supportsystems.
• Communicates with medical and othercommunity providers to coordinate care.
• Provides supportive counseling andpsychoeducational services to encourage a recovery-oriented lifestyle.
• Maintains familiarity with clientinformation in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), theRevised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and otherapplicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staffinformation.
• Maintains physical security ofconfidential materials and assigned Agency property.

SECONDARY DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs relevantclinical and administrative tasks according to agency policies.
• Demonstratesproficiency in utilization of the PBH electronic medical record system andthe federal HMIS data system.
• Participates inteam meetings and program development.
• Providesinformation and education to community members.
• Maintains highstandards of professional conduct in interaction with clients, staff, andother community members.
• Maintainsprofessional competence through a program of professional development andin-service training.
• Demonstratesflexibility in adapting to changing work demands.
• Performs otherduties as assigned or requested.

PERFORMANCEEXPECTATIONS:

• Maintains accurateand timely chart information in compliance with State, funding source, andagency quality assurance guidelines.
• Meet agencyproductivity expectations of 50% on a consistent basis.
• Meet agencyexpectations for documentation of services.
• Meets all contractobligations.
• Coordinate andprioritize work assignments so that tasks are completed on time and in aquality manner.
• Able to acquireCEU's and general working knowledge of clinical treatment theories andtechniques through ongoing training both in-house and as offered throughapproved training sources.

REQUIRED EDUCATION,LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Education: Associate Degree inHuman Services, Addiction Studies, or other related field for SUDP or relevantdegree requirement completions to have obtained SUDP

Licensure:

Licensure: Substance Use Disorders Professional (SUDP) credential inWashington State

Experience:

Experience: One ormore years working in a behavioral health setting or similar setting to gainexperience helping individuals in a 1:1

Other:

Other: Mustpossess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehiclereport and reliable, insured transportation

Additional agency requirements:

• Must be able toprovide vaccination records for MMR, Hep B, Tdap and recent flu shot
• Must be able topass a pre-employment drug testand background check

PREFERREDADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Workingwith individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and substance usedisorders.
• Workingwith individuals who are involved with the criminal justice system.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiaritywith treatment and behaviors associated with chemical detoxification.
• Abilityto multitask and effectively manage a caseload of individuals with diverseneeds.
• Abilityto utilize Mini-Mental Status Examination and other measures to assesscognition and symptoms.
• Providebiopsychosocial assessment to determine the level of care for CD or CODservices.
• Understandingof the impact of health-related problems on psychiatric illness and knowledgeof medical issues that may mimic psychiatric symptoms in older adults.
• Abilityto educate clients about signs, symptoms, and recovery from substance usedisorder and mental health.
• Understandingof current knowledge on recovery.
• Abilityto coordinate care with multiple service providers.
• Understandingof the Harm Reduction Model

NATUREAND SCOPE:

PhysicalDemands:

• Moderatephysical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasionalstanding/walking
• Occasionallylifts supplies and equipment.
• Mustbe able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Mustbe able to tolerate sitting in a vehicle, office or community setting for therequired number of hours in a workday.

CognitiveSkills:

• Advancedverbal and written communication skills
• Strongorganizational skills
• Excellentinterpersonal skills
• Mustbe able to enter data into a computerized electronic medical record.
• Maybe exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Occasionallyexposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors
• Abilityto work in a jail setting and comply with jail regulations.
• Occasionallyexposed to patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors

WorkingDemands:

• Contactwith patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subjectto varying and unpredictable situations
• Handlesemergency or crisis situations.

PrincipalChallenges:

• Workingcollaboratively with interdisciplinary staff
• Workingcollaboratively with clients, jail staff and other community members
• Ensuringcompliance with agency and funding standard for documentation and delivery ofservices
• Workswith a wide variety of clients with serious, persistent mental illness and/orsubstance use disorder.

*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.