Substance Use Disorder Professional

Announcement

# Issue Date: 11-13-25 Closing Date: 12-01-25

Substance Use Disorder Professional (2) Two Positions / Department of Tribal Health

Hourly Wage: $25.66-$28.88/Regular/Full-Time

The employee occupying the position of this class shall be licensed by the Washington State Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP). They will provide counseling and advocate services to Native Americans who reside on the Yakama Reservation and surrounding area regarding chemical dependency. As per WAC Code  the chemical dependency professional will have knowledge of core competencies of chemical dependency counseling: knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professional practice’s including assessment and diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder dependency, treatment planning, referral, patient and family education, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention and case management, provide HIV/AIDS intervention.

Counseling all oriented to assist the Substance Use Disorder dependency patient to achieve and maintain abstinence from mood altering substances and develop independent support systems. The Substance Use Disorder Professional will provide 60% direct face-to-face patient care and 40% will be case management other duties as assigned.

• Understand and facilitate federal confidentiality laws, 42 CFR, and protect client confidentiality/anonymity, and assure no information is shared without proper authorization.
• Utilize the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) patient placement diagnostic criteria.
• Comply with the State of Washington (WAC) code guidelines as mandated in all treatment activities.
• Facilitate and structure group therapy and individual counseling sessions and provide Relapse Prevention Group.
• Provide educational presentations related to chemical dependency, behavioral health Choice Theory/Reality Therapy and Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT).
• Provide treatment modification on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for maintaining current continuing education and state licensing/registration requirements as per Chapter 18.205 RCW and WAC  and for pursuing continuing education and certification in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy training.
• Coordinate clinical activities with treatment team and other staff.
• Facilitate transfers to outside treatment agencies.
• Refer patients out for mandatory TB skin test and other health related appointments for treatment purposes.
• Comply with all Tribal and Federal policies and regulations.
• Maintain, secure, and complete active and inactive files, securing appropriate background information from other agencies and institutions, filing case material as it is received, recording interview summaries and activities of the client, and all other pertinent information.
• Attend all clinical staff meetings and provide formal clinical presentations as needed.
• Coordinate with other social service agencies in the patient’s best interest.
• Implement assessment, treatment, continuing care, transfer, and discharge plans in accordance with WAC .
• Ensure all treatment files of clients in caseload current, complete, and in acceptable order according to agency standards and WAC requirements; keep all records secure.
• Implement the deferred prosecution program.
• Monitor and facilitate client behavior/cognitive restructuring.
• Complete and submit all reports required by the courts, Department of Licensing and Department of Social & Health Services in a timely manner.
• Report noncompliant patient to the committing authority as appropriate.
• Assist the patient in contacting necessary agencies or services.
• Make decisions based on the welfare of the client, the success of the team, and the quality and integrity of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Chemical Dependency addiction as it applies to the Native American population.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement Criteria.
• Working knowledge of all inpatient provider contracts, provider agreements, and inpatient policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of post treatment crisis, relapse, and sober support.
• Knowledge…