Substance Use Disorder Professional PS- CRCC

Substance Use Disorder Professional, Program Specialist 4- SARU

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC), Connell, WA

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of licensed
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Program Specialist 4- SARU for the 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 Treatment Counselor, providing assessments (using DOC 14-040 Substance Use Disorder Assessment), Level 3.3 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. This is an expert level position within the SARU treatment program which advises the SARU Program Administrator, SARU Correctional Program Manager, and SARU Corrections Specialist 3, and executive leadership within the Department of Corrections regarding substance use disorder assessment and treatment. Assessment and treatment outcomes may be utilized by executive level representatives from all divisions within the Department of Corrections.

The TC Specialist functions under limited supervision and routinely makes independent judgement/interpretations working in multi-dimensional assessment and treatment dynamics. In addition, this position responds to both external and internal stakeholders on behalf of SARU regarding treatment progress and compliance.

• 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.

Provide level 3.3 Evidenced Based Substance Use Disorder Therapeutic Community (TC) Treatment Program to incarcerated individuals according to Washington Administrative Code (WAC), DOC Policy and ASAM Criteria. Independently conduct Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition (DSM-5) Substance Use Disorder Assessments utilizing DOC 14-040 Substance Use Disorder Assessment.

Provide treatment services in a variety of SUD treatment modalities to include 2.1 Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and level 2.5 Intensive Day Treatment (IDT)

• Facilitate education and process groups, case management, individual counseling, treatment plan development and maintenance, evaluate treatment effectiveness and client outcomes (write discharge summaries), expert level record keeping and documentation, participate in multidisciplinary teams, present and participate in clinical staffing, and maintain a caseload.
• Utilize critical thinking and subject matter expertise to accurately, reliably and consistently provide evidence-based Treatment services.

Utilize critical thinking while maintaining fidelity using ASAM Criteria for continued stay reviews, Individual service plan reviews and discharge planning and writing.

Ensure chronological notes are entered according to established CFR 42 Part 2 and Policy 580.000 criteria.

Update clinical notes utilizing clear and concise skills per WAC .

Other duties as assigned.

Ability to work independently and within a team while exercising good judgement and promoting positive working relationships with incarcerated individuals, staff, and stakeholders.

Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in Washington State).

Associates Degree with a Social Service or Criminal Justice focus from an accredited college whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign…