Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Nisqually Red Wind Casino; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisqually Red Wind Casino seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services within the Nisqually Community. You will collaborate with medical, traditional healing, and behavioral health teams to ensure integrated care for clients.

Responsibilities include counseling, assessments, treatment planning, referrals, and outreach to support youth and adults in a holistic, culturally sensitive framework.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in psychology, social work, or related field is required.
• At least 1 year work experience in behavioral health.
• Must hold SUDP certification in Washington.
• Valid WA driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations (adults and children).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct SUD counseling and case management to youth and adults.
• Complete bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual assessments, intakes, evaluations, and screenings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and discharge summaries.
• Provide referrals and coordination to address care needs.
• Complete documentation and respond to emails and phone within timeframe.
• Plan and participate in department, organization, and community activities for education and outreach.
• Follow all clinical procedures (WAC/RCW/ASAM) and HIPAA/42 CFR 2.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient needs.
• Work with medicated assisted treatment and related services.
• Provide direct problem gambling counseling and case management for youth and adults.
• Provide Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment counseling and case management.

Skills

Empathetic counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in psychology, social work, or relevant field

One year work experience in behavioral health

SUDP Certification (Washington)

Valid WA driver's license

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Please note: NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department. This is true whether or not you have to register with another jurisdiction.

This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Substance Use Disorder Professional plays a critical role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families in the Nisqually Community. The professional will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical professionals, traditional healing, behavioral health professionals, peers, and community partners to ensure integrated care and holistic support for clients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Provides direct substance use disorder counseling and case management services to youth and adult patients. Which consists of: individual, group, family, and educational sessions. As well as prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
• Complete bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual diagnostic assessments, intakes, evaluations, and screenings to meet the needs and goals of clients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries based on intake evaluation, assessments, and self-identified treatment goals.
• Provide referrals and coordination as needed to assist patients in addressing care needs.
• Complete all documentation and respond to email and phone correspondence within the established timeframe.
• Plan, organize and participate in various department, organization, community, and school related activities, process improvement, program development and other initiatives, for the purposes of providing education, outreach, prevention, and intervention services to the community.
• Follow all applicable clinical procedures outlined in Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), accreditation, ASAM, code of conduct, policies and procedures and adhere to all state, federal, local, and tribal laws.
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient needs in a holistic manner.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of all program data and operate in accordance with applicable regulations of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Work directly with other departments providing medicated assisted treatment, behavioral health screening, brief intervention, brief therapy, and referral to treatment for clients.
• Provides direct problem gambling counseling and case management services to youth and adult patients, consisting of individual, group, family, educational sessions, prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
• Provides direct Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment counseling and case management services for adult patients, consisting of individual, group, family, educational sessions, prevention, intervention, and crisis response.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in psychology, Social Work, or relevant fields of study.
• One (1) Year work experience in behavioral health service. Including counseling, case management, or social work.
• Current and valid Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Certification required.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• The ability to work with vulnerable populations including adults and children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Sub-specialties: Washington State Problem Gambling Certification/Trainee; or Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Program Trainee or Staff certification. Professionals must obtain full certification within two (2) years.
• Experience working directly with youth and families.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.

SUPERVISION

• This position may provide minimal supportive supervision or rendering of billing for associate level clinicians.

COMPETENCIES

Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of a wide range of counseling techniques, including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychoeducation, to address diverse client needs effectively.
• Knowledge of and ability to use conflict resolution skills effectively.
• Available resources for patients who require additional services and/or a higher level of care.

Skill in:

• Ability to actively listen to clients with empathy, compassion, and without judgment, fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship.
• Operation of personal computer and the use of job-related software.

Ability to:

• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic and individualized treatment plans that address clients' biopsychosocial cultural needs.
• Ability to work empathically and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds and beliefs.
• Ability to recognize and respect cultural differences and diversity, adapting counseling approaches and interventions to meet the unique cultural needs and preferences of clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.