Substance Use Disorder Professional 1

Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in substance use disorder counseling while making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by opioid addiction? Do you want to be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth, all while providing essential services to individuals in need? Can you see yourself playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a vital treatment program, helping individuals set and achieve their recovery goals? If so, the Substance Use Disorder Professional position with the Spokane Regional Health District is waiting for you to apply!

This is an on-site position with possible local site visits, has a dayshift schedule of 6:00am-2:30pm Mon-Thu, 6:00am-12:00pm on Fri, and starts at $30.17/hr.

Who we are:

The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:

Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best: Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance. We consider it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity!

Why you should work with us:

SRHD works hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us:

There are many perks to working at the Spokane Regional Health District! In addition to being able to directly improve the health and well-being of your local community, below is a brief summary of our benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Pension plan options
• 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day.
• Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month).
• Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month).
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive medical benefits
• Career growth and development planning
• And much more…

The Substance Use Disorder Professional 1 provides chemical dependency counseling and case management services to individuals in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). They maintain OTP individual files in compliance with County, State and Federal regulations, assist in the operation of the Opioid Treatment Program Dispensing Clinic, including a possible Saturday rotation, and also coordinate services with OTP individuals who are currently residing in Spokane County Detention.

Some Essential Functions Include:

• Provides individual and group counseling services to Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) individuals and their families, including education on substance use disorders, relapse prevention, blood borne pathogens, Tuberculosis, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, nicotine disorder, and the impact of substance use during pregnancy, and family planning.
• Provides case management services to OTP individuals (to include, but not limited to housing, transportation, CPS, legal concerns, childcare, and other services as needed).
• Supports OTP individuals in creating Individual Service Plans based on individual needs and assessments.
• Attends team meetings, and any community-based collaborative meetings to support individual recovery efforts, as well as network with community providers to provide knowledge and education in order to destigmatize opioid use disorder (OUD).

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Alcohol/Drug studies, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Two years of previous assessment and/or counseling experience in the substance abuse field or related program field.
• Active certification to practice as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license and current automobile insurance and have access to a vehicle.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and professional certification may be considered provided the individual’s background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.

If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD, visit https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd

Salary : $30 - $39