What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Professional I position at Tacoma Pierce Country Health Department?

Salary : $56,971.20 - $73,382.40 Annually

Location : Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, WA

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 25-00001

Division : Strengthening Families

Program : SF - Substance Abuse Services

Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

Are you looking for a position that will allow you to use your knowledge and experience with substance use disorder counseling to make a difference in the health of residents of Pierce County? If this sounds like the position for you, we invite you to join our team as a Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Substance Use Disorder Professional I in our Substance Use Services Program. The usual work schedule for this position is four ten-hour days, typically from 5 : 00am to 3 : 30pm.

The usual work schedule for this position is four ten-hour days, typically from 5 : 00am to 3 : 30pm.

Some of what you'll do :

Development, implementation and monitoring of individualized service plans that reflect thoughtful, appropriate professional interventions consistent with elements of Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Registered Code of Washington (RCW) and federal statutes relating to medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders.
Perform ongoing monitoring and progress reviews to formulate, assess, identify and address clinically sound diagnostic impressions.
Conduct detailed charting and individual client electronic file maintenance.
Provide educational consultation and individualized evidence based psychosocial and group therapy services for treatment of substance use disorders as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) V.
Primary counselor responsible for case management of assigned patients
Coordinate and / or attend program and medical team staffing
Attend all program staff meetings
Facilitate treatment and education groups
Intakes as assigned
Responsible for maintaining electronic patient records per program, policy / procedure and Washington Administrative Code
Responsible for completing and submitting daily activity records
Write patient evaluations, reports and other correspondence as required
Responsible for maintaining qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional license

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Adheres to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

Understands and properly follows established procedures in preventing and responding to unsafe or emergency situations. Identifies and reports potentially unsafe practices or conditions.

Operates equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and understands processes for reporting an accident or injury.

Understands and applies knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform assigned emergency response role during an emergency.

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What you bring to the table

Knowledge of social science assessment, intervention, and consultation principles and practices affecting substance abuse, addiction, and treatment (Drugs & Alcohol, etc.)

Knowledge of public health issues as they relate to specific social science disciplines.

Knowledge of pharmacology for commonly abused drugs and treatment modalities for drug addiction.

Skill in applying interviewing and assessment methods to a culturally and socio-economically diverse population of clients.

Skill in communicating effectively within a sometimes stressful environment utilizing professionalism, diplomacy and tact.

Skill in recording, compiling, and analyzing data for case histories, medical records, reports, and other general correspondence.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with efficiency and effectiveness.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community-based agencies, departmental personnel, etc.

Ability to identify relative community-based agencies and departmental programs involving health care and social services for client referral.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Possession of a current State of Washington Chemical Dependency Professional certification.

Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.

Who should apply

An Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency, Substance Abuse, the Social Sciences, or its academic equivalent; and two years of work experience at facilities approved by the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse affording familiarity with client assessment, intervention, and counseling in drug addiction treatment as a chemical dependency counselor. (In accordance with Washington Administrative Code 440-22-220.) Additional education may substitute for one year of work experience.

Required Licensure :

Possession of a current State of Washington Chemical Dependency Professional certification.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work Setting :

Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments.

The potential for dealing with dissatisfied or angry customers exists, requiring skills in conflict resolution.

Work is stressful due to the nature of the job, i.e. counseling, handling of biohazards, blood, etc.

Working with bodily fluids where exposure to disease and illness requires proper safety precautions.

Physical Demands :

None

Tools and Equipment :

Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)

Travel :

Driving a vehicle requiring a license.

Some travel is required, and is typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, or attend or provide training.

Extensive local travel may be required.

Emergencies

When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned duties that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

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Benefits

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department offers an excellent pay and benefits package, combined with the opportunity to provide innovative Public Health services to our community, making this a rewarding place to work!

Salary : Salary ranges are listed on the job announcement and are based on the unique skills, education, and experience for the position. Salary offers are typically made at the starting pay step and are reviewed annually. You will get an annual cost-of-living adjustment that increases the salary range as well as an annual step increase on your anniveristy date. All salary offers are subject to administrative approval.

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance : The Department pays a significant portion of these premiums for employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children, with an FTE of .80 or greater. Employees with an FTE between .50 and .80 pay a pro-rated portion of their premiums. Medical, vision and dental coverage begins the first day of the month following date of hire.

Life Insurance : The Department provides a term Life Insurance policy equal to the employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $50,000.

Affordable voluntary, spouse, and dependent life insurance is also available.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) : The Department provides a base LTD policy which provides 40% income replacement for participants who are unable to work due to illness or injury for greater than 180 days. Buy-Up LTD is available at group rates and provides 60% income replacement to participants who are unable to work due to illness or injury for greater than 90 days.

Retirement : Eligible employees participate in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (TERS). TERS is a defined retirement benefit plan funded by both the employee and the Department. We also have a 457 Deferred Compensation retirement program available which allows individuals to set aside a portion of their income on a tax deferred basis.

Additional Benefits include : Generous paid vacation

sick, personal, and holiday leave

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA); Employee Assistance Program; On-site Fitness Center; Commute Trip Reduction program; Donated Leave Program; Direct Deposit; Service Awards; Safety Programs / Rewards, and Executive Benefits Plan.

Temporary Employees (hired for greater than 3 months) : The Department provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, $12,000 base life insurance effective the first of the month following 3 months of employment.

Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday leave accrual begin following 6 months of temporary employment.

Living in Tacoma-Pierce County :

Please Note :

There may be restrictions to the above benefit programs or policies not listed. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified and / or revoked without notice.

Employee pay is distributed through Direct Deposit. For this reason, employees are required to have an open checking or savings account, at their choice of banking institutions, upon employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance, contact our civil rights coordinator Darlene Mendoza, MJR, Office of Human Resources / Risk Management at or (253) 649-1660.

This position requires an Associate's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Substance Abuse, the Social Sciences, or its academic equivalent. Please indicate your education level.

Master's Degree or higher in Chemical Dependency, Substance Abuse, the Social Sciences, or its academic equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Dependency, Substance Abuse, the Social Sciences, or its academic equivalent

Associate's Degree or higher in Chemical Dependency, Substance Abuse, the Social Sciences, or its academic equivalent

Less than an Associate's degree in Chemical Dependency, Substance Abuse, the Social Sciences, or its academic equivalent

This position requires the Washington State Chemical Dependency Professional certification. Do you have a current Washington State Chemical Dependency Professional certification?

Please list your Washington State Department of Health Chemical Dependency certification number and Expiration Date. If you do not possess this certification, please indicate n / a.

This position requires two years of work experience at facilities approved by the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery affording familiarity with client assessment, intervention, and counseling in drug addiction treatment as a chemical dependency counselor. (In accordance with Washington Administrative Code 440-22-220.) Additional education may substitute for one year of work experience. Please indicate your full-time years of experience at facilities approved by the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery :

10 or more full-time years of experience as stated above

7 - 10 full-time years of experience as stated above

5 - 7 full-time years of experience as state above

2 - 5 full-time years of experience as stated above

Less than 2 full-time years of experience as state above

How many years of experience do you have working in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder programs, such as methadone / buprenorphine?

10 or more years.

More than 7 and less than 10 years.

More than 5 and less than 7 years.

More than 3 and less than 5 years.

More than 1 and less than 3 years.

1 year or less.

I don't have this experience.

Please describe your experience working in medication-assisted treatment programs, such as methadone. If you do not have this experience, please indicate n / a.

This position will work 4 - 10-hour days, typically from 5 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m. Are you able to arrive on time and commit to this work schedule?

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