If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.

WHO WE ARE
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The SUDPT will work at our Ithuha, Oak Harbor, WA facility.

The Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. The SUDPT ensures proper and timely documentation of treatment and case management services. 

Shift: Fri-Mon 11am - 9pm

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED

• Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field 

• Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE

• Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training
• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field 
• Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines
• Experience with electronic records management
• If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Services

• Under supervision of the SUDP supervisor, provides evidence-based and/or promising substance use disorder services through counseling, pyscho-educational classes, process groups, problem-solving and case management in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Diagnoses substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Maintains and files complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources
• Assists first responders as needed (i.e. police and medical personnel)

Communication and Teamwork

• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care

• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures

Quality Assurance

• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements
• Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services
• Retrieves client and program data as needed

• Completes peer file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services

Clinical Training and Development

• Actively participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan
• For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire
• For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment

Performs other duties as required

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefit plan that includes: 

• Medical, vision, prescription, dental and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of the tuition for a bachelor’s degree, and 50% for graduate programs.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement 

PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES IS A DRUG FREE COMPANY

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana