Substance Use Disorder Professional PSGRE- CRCC

Overview

Substance Use Disorder Professional, Program Specialist 4- SARU
Graduated Reentry Program (GRE)
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) Connell, WA

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of licensed SUDP Program Specialist 4- SARU for the Graduated Reentry Program at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) located in Connell, WA just outside of the Tri Cities.

The Substance Abuse Recovery Unit (SARU) is responsible for the implementation of evidence-based practices and operational support to facilitate individual participation in promising practices/programs designed to decrease recidivism, which increases staff, incarcerated individual, and public safety.

The Department of Corrections, in collaboration with its criminal justice partners, will contribute to staff and community safety and hold incarcerated individuals accountable by conducting appropriate substance use disorder assessments and treatment to assess the risk and needs of the population and by providing services to address the risks and needs across the continuum in the least restrictive setting needed to ensure protection of staff, incarcerated individuals and public.

This position will work in the capacity as a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee, providing all clinical elements in DOC Substance Use Disorder Treatment services in accordance with the ASAM Criteria Manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), and the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC’s). Substance Use Disorder assessments and treatment are based on nationally recognized assessment and treatment criteria.

This position requires, by state law (WAC  (1)(b)), specialized training, DOH certification, and client case management to include maintaining treatment records law WAC’s and Federal Confidentiality laws 42 CFR Part
2. Assessment and treatment outcomes may be utilized by executive level representatives from all divisions within the Department of Corrections.

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Duties will include:

Independently complete substance use disorder (SUD) pre-screens, opioid use questionnaires, and assessments for incarcerated individuals.

• Ensure all incarcerated individuals complete a Substance Use Disorder Pre-Screen (DOC 14-045) and Opioid Use Questionnaire (DOC 13-582) and submit these forms to Central Records.
• Examine the multi-dimensional/complex scoring instrument.
• The Substance Use Disorder Professional must utilize critical thinking to apply ASAM Criteria.
• Submit callouts when needed. Research, analysis, and reference collateral sources of information. Identify and brainstorm solutions to problems that may arise in getting an assessment completed. Reference and apply Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the ASAM criteria. Save, scan, and email complete documents to Central Records and enter Chronos when appropriate for file tracking. Maintain compliance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2.
• Ensure an assessment is completed for individuals who receive a positive body scan for substance related contraband.
• Coordinate release services in the community.
• Communicate and collaborate with DOC stakeholders (Mental Health, Classification, SOTAP, Education and others).
• Serve as a subject matter expert for substance use disorders (SUDs) and treatment for SUDs.

Provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services

• Provide SUD treatment service delivery.
• Utilize the treatment triage and SharePoint, according to SARU and DOC policy, to admit incarcerated individuals into treatment.
• Work with facility Mental Health Care providers to provide Substance Use Disorder Services to individuals engaging in Residential mental health services.
• Facilitate education and process…