SUDP - Temporary, full time

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to conduct individual, group, and family sessions and perform DSM-5 and ASAM assessments. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and follows agency policies and procedures.

Essential duties include case management, timely documentation per Washington codes, and preparing progress reports for courts and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in health care, social work, psychology or related field.
• Complete 2,500 hours of supervised experience in SUD or related field.
• Strong knowledge of SUD assessment and treatment planning.
• Experience with motivational interviewing, group facilitation and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases for each patient.
• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions.
• Perform chemical dependency assessments and intakes per DSM-5 and ASAM.
• Use ASAM for ongoing treatment reviews and discharge planning.
• Complete required forms and documentation per WAC policies.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate with courts, probation, and referral sources.

Skills

Session facilitation

Case management

Motivational interviewing

Group therapy

SUDP DOH status

Education

Associate degree in health care, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The SUDP will perform individual, group, and family sessions. They will conduct chemical dependency assessments and intakes documenting both DSM 5 and ASAM. As well, they will use ASAM for continuing treatment review and discharge. The SUDP will comply with personal, administrative and clinical policies and procedures of the agency. Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the case management of each patient.
• Perform individual, group, and family sessions.
• Conduct chemical dependency assessments and intakes documenting both DSM 5 and ASAM.
• Utilize ASAM for continuing treatment review and discharge.
• Completes in a timely manner, per the Washington Administrative Codes (WAC), all required forms/documentation for each client.
• Prepares current client progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.

Knowledge, Education, Experience

• Associates degree in health care, social work, psychology or other related field
• Completed 2,500 hours of supervised experience within the field of substance abuse or other related field
• Prior experience and in-depth knowledge of SUD assessment
• Prior experience utilizing motivational interviewing, group facilitation, and case management
• Responsible for maintaining active status as SUDP with DOH, including continuing education requirements

Employment Status: Temporary, full time schedule

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Work location: Tacoma, WA

Compensation range: $32-40 hourly