We care about your working environment, especially in these challenging times. BMHTH commits to a healthy work/home balance and understands that the conditions of serving stigmatized patient populations are more than challenging right now. As a nonprofit, we are mission-focused on improving individual and community public health. We want you to feel fulfilled as a staff member, not burn out. All permanent positions over 20 hours weekly come with health insurance and a 10 percent benefit payment toward certain programs, including retirement accounts, 529 tuition savings plans, and/or child care service expenses. All full-time positions accrue 160 hours of personal time annually, and receive 12 holidays a year. Please see our positions listed below.

Substance Use Disorder Professional (Walla Walla)

This is a full-time, permanent status position serving as a qualified, licensed SUDP performing assessments, helping make placements for clients into inpatient treatment programs, offering group counseling, and addiction and recovery education using trauma-informed communication. Position compensation rates range from $26 to $28.50 per hour and is eligible for full agency benefits.

Duties:

• Conducts assessments for entry into addiction treatment programs, as indicated by assessment analysis
• Helps clients understand and respond to barriers to engagement in treatment and care programs, to support continued participation in their care plan
• Leads discussions and presents lectures and films for group sessions
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies established by the agency, federal, state, and local regulations
• Conducts follow-up on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each client
• Coordinates and cooperates with the staff of at BMHTH and other agencies to expedite treatment for each client; advocates for clients with partner organizations as needed and in consultation with BMHTH case managers
• Works with BMHTH medical personnel to support client needs and appropriate care
• Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices
• Participates in team meetings and other regular agency meetings as appropriate
• Participates in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the general public, professional, and industrial groups
• Maintains all requirements to ensure that SUDP licensure/certification remains current and in good standing
• Performs all other duties as assigned by their supervisor, Clinical Director, and Executive Director

Expectations

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of and adherence to SUDP-licensed requirements for care, training, and ongoing education in the certification
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins; commitment to trauma-informed care and communication
• Timely reporting to work
• Clear written and oral communication with supervisor, coworkers, clients, and contract holders
• Regular contact with clients as part of a longer-term plan for their empowerment
• On-time, accurate, and complete paperwork support for clients in the form of case notes, applications for services, and paper file requirements
• “No surprises” communication
• Active engagement in client issues and needs
• Initiative taking in continuing education and project-specific training

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years in direct work as an SUDP
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, or related field, or if an unrelated field, 1-3 years of work in social service or healthcare delivery
• Strong competency in MS Office, Google documents, electronic patient systems, and business writing
• Bilingual candidates preferred

To apply, please email Crystal at c.chi@bmh2h.org with a resume and a cover letter.

Blue Mountain Heart to Heart is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Walla Walla, WA. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our statement of nondiscrimination reads: Eligibility for employment and advancement or promotion and entitlement to benefits accruing there from shall be without regard to race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person