Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee - FT DAY

Pioneer Human Services; Oak Harbor (WA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Employee recognition programs

Public transportation discounts

EAP

Job summary

Pioneer Human Services in Washington state seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee to deliver evidence-based services to clients under supervision, with a focus on documentation and outcomes.

You will work toward the SUDPT credential, participate in required trainings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, reintegration, and client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Working toward an Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related field.
• Credentialed with WA Department of Health as a SUDPT in accordance with WAC 246-811.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based substance use disorder services through counseling, psycho-educational classes, process groups, and case management.
• Diagnose substance use disorders per DSM-5 and ASAM requirements.
• Collaborate with Pioneer providers and community partners per the Individual Service Plan.
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation of all activities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Assist first responders as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Client assessment

Education

Associate’s Degree in mental health/behavioral health

Tools

Electronic records management

Job description

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of the community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission

We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What We Offer

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance.

Compensation:

New hires for this position typically start between $24.52 and $27.24 hourly/annually, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Benefits That Invest in You

At Pioneer, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and continued growth.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Financial Protection

• Employer-provided life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Disability coverage

Invest in Your Future

• Front-Loaded Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and build more than a career. Be part of a team that supports your well-being, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your future.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and program provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and policies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. The SUDPT ensures proper and timely documentation of treatment and case management services.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Services

• Under supervision of the SUDP supervisor, provides evidence-based and/or promising substance use disorder services through counseling, pyscho-educational classes, process groups, problem-solving and case management in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Diagnoses substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Maintains and files complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources
• Assists first responders as needed (i.e. police and medical personnel)

Communication and Teamwork

• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care

• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures

Quality Assurance

• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements
• Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services
• Retrieves client and program data as needed

• Completes peer file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services

Clinical Training and Development

• Strict adherence to and knowledge of WAC 246-811 and additional regulations referenced within.
• Adherence to NAADAC code of ethics.

• Actively participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan
• For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire
• For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment

Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Working toward Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field

• Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE

• Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training
• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
• Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines
• Experience with electronic records managementIf designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.