Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) - Nisqually Generations Healing Center

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The SubstanceUse Disorder Professional(SUDP)runsindividual,family,and groupcounselingfor patients in substance use disorder programs. The SUDP acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies needed. They continuously monitor and track patient progress and work within the interdisciplinaryteamattheNisquallyGenerationsHealing Center.

This position ensures confidentiality; security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, later hours or weekend time may be required, and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct counseling and case management services to patients; consisting of Individual, group, family,andeducationalservices; Includingassessment,counselingand aftercare services.
• Effectively orients clients to the facility as needed by explaining issues including, but not limited to rule infractionsthatmayresultintermination,thehours-of-serviceavailability,clients'rightsandthe grievanceprocedure,andcostsforwhichtheymaybe responsible.
• Identifiesandexploresproblemsandtheirramificationswithattentiontotheclients'associated, attitudes and feelings. With the clients' participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plansof action.
• Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negativeeventstoenhancetreatment efforts.
• Leadsdiscussionsandpresentslecturesandfilmsforgroup sessions.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies established by the agency, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conductsfollowupon treatmentprogramsdesignedforand undertakenbyeach patient.
• Coordinates and cooperates with the staff of other agencies and organizations to expedite treatment for each patient.
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each client. Completesallrequisiteadministrativeformsandtracking Inatimelyandefficient manner.
• Maintainsaccurateandcurrentrecordkeepingforeachpatientinaccordancewiththeestablished electronic records system and in accordance with all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatmentplans,treatment procedures,anddischarge summaries, etc.).
• Preparespatientprogressreportsandcompletionnoticesandprovidestoall interfacingagenciestoIncludecourts,probationdepartments,andreferralsourcesas applicable.
• Participates in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the public, professional, and Industrial groups.
• Maintains all requirements to ensure that SUDP licensure certification remains current and in good standing.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of all program data and operate in accordance with applicable regulationsofHealthInsurancePortability andAccountabilityAct(HIPAA)and42CFRPart 2.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified as a SubstanceUseDisorderProfessionalin good standingwith the Stateof Washington.
• 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 passa pre-employment drugscreenand criminal background check.
• Theabilityto work withvulnerablepopulations Including adults and children.
• Mustpassa Stateand National(FBI)criminalhistory backgroundcheckpriorto employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 does not supervise others.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledgeof:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; Individual differences in ability, personality, and Interests-; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment ofbehavioral and affective disorders.
• Tribal,Federal,and state laws,codes,andregulations.
• HIPM and PHI requirements. Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentialityregulations(42CFRpart2)
• Commonofficeand administrative procedures.
• Trauma and its impact on wellness and recovery.

Skilled in:

• Operatinga personal computer and standard office programs and
• Organizational management
• Exceptionalwrittenand verbalcommunicationabilities.
• Strong publicspeakingand presentation
• Commitmentto providingexcellentcustomer
• Motivational Interviewing (Ml) skills or a desire to learn Ml.

Ability to:

• Work in acomputer-based environment,especiallyMicrosoft Windows.
• Workin a cross-cultural environmentandunderstandthesocial andculturalcontextsof patients.
• Prioritize multiple tasks amidst frequent interruptions.
• Establishand maintaineffectiveworking relationshipswith patients,staff, and external agencies.
• Maintain personal, professional, and ethical boundaries.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedhereare representativeof thosethatmustbemetbya teammembertosuccessfullyperform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employeeisfrequentlyrequiredtostand; walk;use hands;handle;feel;orgripobjects,stretchand/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 ab/I/ties required by this position Include close vision,distancevision,depthperception,andabilitytoadjusttofocus.