Professional, Substance Use Disorder - Trainee

Description:

Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community! ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years. Learn more about our mission and values.

Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice. Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members. Check out the compelling stories told by our patients, clients, and staff members that provide more information and a clear picture regarding our organization’s essential work.

This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission!

Job Summary:

The SUDP/T (Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee) position is part of the Counseling team in Behavioral Health and supports ETS’s mission by serving as the primary care team coordinator for their assigned participants. This role is central to ETS’s mission, providing comprehensive care for assigned participants through assessments, individual and group counseling, and coordinated support throughout their enrollment at Evergreen Treatment Services.

What you contribute to this role – Responsibilities:

Complete an initial ASAM assessment.

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation of all engagement with participants and external stakeholders.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide timely responses to positive urinalysis/breathalyzer results.
• Coordinate letters of assistance and referral for assigned participants.

Complete treatment summaries for discharged participants. Complete required state and agency recording forms.

• Provide telehealth counseling services.

Engage in weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings to address and support participant needs.

• Participate in treatment team meetings to review progress, address appeals, administrative actions, and non-adherence to program guidelines.

May be asked to observe participant urine collection for drug screen urinalysis when needed. Some local travel may be required on behalf of the agency. Regulatory & Compliance Expectations Consistently adhere to established policies, procedures, and documentation timelines. Protect participant privacy and confidentiality at all times, in accordance with HIPAA.

• Follow confidentiality requirements outlined in 42 CFR, Part 2.
• Provide services under the supervision of a designated Clinical Supervisor and practice within the scope of trainee credentialing and organizational policy.

Seek consultation and supervisory approval as required for clinical decisions, documentation, and participant care.

• Maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional codes of practice.

Attend professional development and other relevant training as required. Collaboration & Team Participation Engage in scheduled supervision for clinical consultation, skill development, and support.

• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to coordinate care.
• Maintain integrity and professionalism in all workplace interactions.
• Participate in chart and documentation audits.

Equity, Ethics & Culture Alignment ° Demonstrate understanding of racial justice and social equity. ° Commit to creating an equitable environment for all ETS participants and staff. ° Build and maintain respectful, effective relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

° Support the organization-wide efforts to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community, to overcome aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.

• Performance & Accountability Measures
• Demonstrate a solid work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance, recognizing the impact of attendance on participant care and team functioning.

Function effectively in high-stress settings while implementing treatment interventions.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
• Maintain composure under pressure.

Adapt to changing circumstances and engage in collaborative problem-solving. Exhibit flexibility and willingness to work within a dynamic team.

• Maintain professional boundaries with participants, coworkers, and community partners.

Safeguard participants and organizational confidentiality using sound judgment. Ability to problem solve and apply de-escalation techniques. Utilize Microsoft 365 and other required technology proficiently. Note: New and/or different duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this job at any time.

Requirements:

What you bring to this role – Qualifications:

Credential (License, Certification, Provider One, etc.) SUDP-Trainee as defined - WAC 246-811

Education and/or Relevant and Lived Experience (if applicable):

Academic training in the social service field and in the area of substance use disorder treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee. Work experience in the social service field and in the area of substance use disorder treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee (SUDP/T) as stipulated in the WAC.

Experience of substance abuse treatment planning and counseling.:

Additional Essential Information:

Physical Conditions and Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to illicit drug residues and fumes or other bio-hazardous materials when carrying out job functions. There is also potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. ?ETS will provide employees with appropriate training to limit the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Policies and procedures are in place addressing each item specifically.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and kneel; occasionally to climb balance, or stoop; rarely to crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Equipment Used:

Computer, photocopier, fax machine, and phone. Possible use of a program vehicle, for which a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving would be required.

Inclusivity and Reasonable Accommodation:

Evergreen Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Note that a Washington State Patrol criminal background check will be conducted periodically as a condition of ongoing employment, and candidates with prior criminal convictions will be invited to provide additional context as needed.

ETS will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation?creates an undue hardship for ETS. We also seek to provide reasonable accommodation for the interview process.

Check Out ETS’ Excellent Benefits - Part of Your Total Rewards Package in this Role!

Key Benefits:

· Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits. · 403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year, and Roth IRA. · Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care. · Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.

· Vacation (2 weeks/year, access at 6 months), Sick leave (24 days/year, access at 30 days). · Mental health leave (12 days/year, access at 30 days). · Holidays (12 days/year) and one Floating Holiday per year.

Exceptional Perks:

· Wellness stipend ($50/month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc. · Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work. · License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance.

· Referral bonus ($100/$250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times. · Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs). · Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping. · Professional development: ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term.

Evergreen Treatment Services acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.