Program Specialist 4: Substance Use Disorder Professional-PN63-WSP

Program Specialist 4 - Substance Use Disorder Professional WA State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA - Full Time/Project, Non-Perm Salary Range: $6,452 - $8,671 Monthly

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Program Specialist 4 - Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP or SUDPT).

The Health Services Substance Recovery Unit (HS-SRU) is responsible for the implementation of evidence-based practices and the 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 and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Substance Use Disorder assessments and treatment are based on nationally recognized assessment and treatment criteria.

This position requires, by state law (WAC ), specialized training, DOH certification, and client case management to include maintaining treatment records 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.

This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

On behalf of the statewide Health Service Substance Recovery Unit (HS-SRU) Provide, depending on the needs of the facility and direction by the HS-SRU Administrator or designee, level 3.5 Evidenced Based Substance Use Disorder Therapeutic Community (TC) Treatment Program, level 2.5 High Intensity Outpatient and 2.1 Intensive Outpatient to incarcerated individuals according to DOC Policy and ASAM Criteria and policy and procedures set by the Department of Corrections regarding substance use disorder treatment.

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 as assigned by HS-SRU leadership.

If assigned complete substance use screening and appropriate follow-up to include individual sessions. Understand and practice positive role modeling behavior and demonstrate effective communication.

• Facilitate all clinical aspects of SUD treatment programs to include 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.
• If assigned to a TC:
  Identify incarcerated individuals' self-destructive behaviors, hold incarcerated individuals accountable for self-destructive behaviors, understand and role model TC concepts and components, understand and use the steps of interaction/clinical interventions, facilitate phase up interviews, facilitate awareness interviews (AI), facilitate relating table discussion, facilitate peer accountability groups (PAG's), co-facilitate TC General Meetings (GM), assist in managing and maintaining community documentation, understanding and practicing positive role model behavior and demonstrating effective communication.
• Utilize critical thinking and subject matter expertise to accurately, reliably and consistently provide evidence-based Treatment services.

Utilize treatment triage procedures according to HS-SRU and DOC policy to admit incarcerated individuals into treatment to appropriate substance use disorder treatment groups.

Prioritize and coordinate substance abuse pre-screening and assessment services in a manner that maximizes DOC resources.

Report and document outcomes in the secured access OMNI Program Screen.

Communicate and collaborate with DOC Stakeholders (Mental Health, Classification, SOTAP, Education etc.).

• Execute expert level interpretation to assess risk for re-offense utilizing an information and multi-dimensional/complex scoring instrument.
• 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…