Substance Use Disorder Professional 2

Mdc Hope; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDC Hope seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) 2 to provide counseling to adults, youth, and families facing mental health and substance use challenges. The role involves conducting chemical dependency evaluations, delivering individual and group counseling, and maintaining compliant client records.

The SUDP 2 collaborates with Mental Health Professionals to develop treatment plans, conducts urinalysis as required, and ensures continuity of care through referrals and aftercare

Qualifications

• Current Substance Use Disorder Professional Certificate.
• Knowledge and ability to use Outlook, Word, and database computer programs.
• Must present TB test results or proof of treatment upon employment.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington driver’s license.
• Adherence to ethics, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Minimum 2 years of Substance Use Disorder Professional experience in a state-licensed facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to adults, youth, and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
• Perform chemical dependency evaluations using DSM-5 and ASAM-Patient Placement Criteria.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling and maintain confidential records.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals on assessments and service plans.
• Complete discharge summaries and aftercare planning timely.
• Engage with community partners and referral resources to address client needs.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain health regulatory requirements.

Skills

Outlook

Word

Database software

Education

Current Substance Use Disorder Professional Certificate

Job description

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) 2 provides counseling services to adults, youth, and their families experiencing the impact of mental health and substance use disorder. The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) 2 is a licensed clinician, offering chemical dependency assessments and treatment services to clients and their families. The incumbent is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, and will collaborate with Mental Health Professionals, and Certified Peer Counselors in developing an individualized treatment plan. The SUDP 2 is self-motivated, conscious of self-care, compassionate, and acknowledges the ability to perform with decorum and positivity in a variety of situations. The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) 2 plays an integral part in MDC's healthcare services by helping to promote self-sufficiency and remove individuals and families from poverty.

• Conducts chemical dependency evaluations utilizing the DSM 5 and the ASAM-Patient Placement Criteria.
• Provides individual, group, and family counseling.
• Prepares and maintains complete, confidential, and timely client records, in accordance with state and county contractual requirements to ensure quality of care and confidentiality
• Collaborates with Mental Health Professionals on assessments, evaluations, individual service plans, and transfers to ensure continuum of care and quality treatment.
• Conducts and collects patient urinalysis test as required.
• Completes discharge summaries and after care plans in a timely manner in accordance with state requirements.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing relations with agencies, other professionals, government entities, schools and community partners to ensure appropriate referral resources are available to address the needs of clients.
• Prepares and completes monthly status reports and letters pertinent to direct services to ensure compliance with requests for reports from other agencies and professionals in the community.
• Maintains active contact with County/City probation departments and other legal resources to monitor the progress of clients, as needed.
• Provides or assists in conducting community and school outreach, to ensure contractual requirements.
• Reviews patient(s) progress, establishes treatment goals, and makes referrals as necessary.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Maintains health regulatory requirements, i.e. annual TB test result or an exemption, Blood-borne Pathogen training and other health requirements.
• Maintains SUDP continuing education requirements for certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Substance Use Disorder Professional Certificate
• Knowledge and ability to use Outlook, Word, and database computer programs. Intermediate to advanced keyboarding skills.
• Upon employment, the SUPD 2 must present and maintain a copy annually thereafter of the results of a TB skin test or evidence of completion of a course of approved treatment by a physician or local health officer if the results are positive.
• Must also have reliable personal transportation and have or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License, as required.
• Must practice to the utmost degree in ethics, confidentiality, and boundary setting.
• Have at least 2 years of Substance Use Disorder Professional Experience in a State Licensed, State approved, alcohol and/or drug treatment facility.