Announcement 2025334 Issue Date 120825 Closing Date Open until filled Substance Use Disorder Professional 2 Two Positions Tiinawit Department of Tribal Health Hourly Wage 25662888RegularFullTime 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 Washington Administrative Code WAC Code 18205020 the chemical dependency professional will have knowledge of core competencies of chemical dependency counseling knowledge skills and attitudes of professional practices 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 HIVAIDS 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 facetoface patient care and 40 will be case management other duties as assigned Examples of Work Performed Understand and facilitate federal confidentiality laws 42 CFR and protects client confidentialityanonymity and assures no information is shared without proper authorization The Substance Use Disorder Professional will 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 TheoryReality Therapy and Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy REBT Provide treatment modification on a quarterly basis Responsible for maintaining current continuing education and state licensingregistration requirements as per Chapter 18205 RCW and WAC 24612170 and for pursuing continuing education and certification in Choice TheoryReality 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 Responsible for maintenance security and completeness of active and inactive files to include 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 Be able to coordinate with other social service agencies in the patients best interest Ensure implementation of assessment treatment continuing care transfer and discharge plans in accordance with WAC 388805315 Responsible for keeping all treatment files of clients in caseload current complete and in acceptable order according to agency standards and WAC requirements keep all records confidential and secure Implementation of the deferred prosecution program Monitor and facilitate client behaviorcognitive restructuring Completion and submission of all reports required by the courts Department of Licensing and Department of Social amp 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities 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 Have a working knowledge of all inpatient provider contracts provider agreements and inpatient policies and procedures Knowledge of post treatment crisis relapse and sober support Knowledge of physiological actions of chemical dependency Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Case management Knowledge and commitment to uphold Professional Counselor Ethics Knowledge of confidentiality laws as it pertains to patient care Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Professional Enhancement plan requirements Skills in computer operations such as Word and Excel Ability to communicate effectively with social service agencies in patients best interest Ability to document patient progress individual or group counseling and referral using the Patient Placement Criteria Ability to evaluate the patient and conduct ongoing assessments in accordance with PPC Ability to update the treatment plan an
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