Substance Use Disorder Professional / Trainee (SUDP / SUDPT)

Work site location: Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) in Walla Walla, WA Join a culture and team committed to making a difference. American Behavioral Health Systems is the leading Private Behavioral Health Service Provider for Washington State, providing over 20 years of evidence-based excellence in treatment for individuals and families impacted by the effects of addiction. This position provides SUD services to a prison population. The SUDP will provide group and one on one counseling services daily, as well as ASAM compliant assessments. WAC and Department of Corrections (DOC) compliant charting is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) credential in Washington, displayed on the Department of Health (DOH) license website. A preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, including group counseling skills, one-on-one counseling skills, treatment service plans, assessments. Candidate cannot have served any DOC prison time or DOC Community Supervision within the last five years. Applicant must be able to attend and pass a 17-day Correctional Worker CORE Academy within the first year of employment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and ability to talk and hear. The employee must be capable of occasional lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

1. Candidate must be able to work within a moderately restrictive prison environment. 2. Ensure that the SUD Program structure remains intact and responds to any instances that would compromise the program integrity. 3. Must ensure compliance with federal, state, and interagency regulations. 4. Ensure that all clinical activities remain in compliance with all contractual requirements. 5. Communicates with all on duty staff as necessary to ensure that the program is being followed and that agency and state standards are being adhered to both in spirit and intent. 6. Model and enforce ABHS policies and procedures in a fair manner consistent with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. 7. Must model the culture of excellent customer service as adapted by ABHS, as well as the Washington State Department of Corrections Mission Statement. 8. Display strong dedication to delivering evidence-based services and support for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. 9. Complete surveys on outcome and program performance measures as defined internally and externally. 10. Foster effective teamwork and communication between all members. 11. May perform other duties and special assignment as assigned.

ABHS Benefits:

• Employees and their families can enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee/Spouse Life, Employee/Spouse AD&D Child Life/AD&D.
• 85% of employees monthly medical premiums covered by ABHS.
• Cost of living adjustments effective July 1st, every year after 1st year of employment.
• Longevity Bonus payable on your anniversary date.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year. Employees can enroll as early as the 1st of the month after 2 months in a ROTH IRA or 401(k) plan.
• Vacation & Sick pay buyback.
• 100% licensure reimbursement for all required licenses for employees designated position.
• Employee Assistance Program free to all employees.
• Apprenticeship Program.
• Shared leave program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 1 Personal Day.
• 2 weeks paid new employee orientation training.
• Employees begin earning vacation leave based on hours worked, immediately upon hire, and percentages of hours increase with longevity.
• Employees receive 1.

5 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked from date of hire, eligible to use after 90th day of employment. We thank you for your interest and hope to hear from you! For more information, visit us online at https://americanbehavioralhealth.net/ E.O.E. Thanks for your interest!

Chemical Dependency Professional, Addictions Counselor, Substance Use Professional, Co-Occurring Counselor, Assessment Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor Wage and Sign-on Bonus Structure:

$24.50 an hr and $5,000 sign-on bonus (SUDPT) $31 an hr. and $10,000 sign-on bonus (SUDP) -Sign on bonus amounts are to be paid in 3 equal payments. After 6 months, and on your 1st and 2nd anniversary date!!!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.50 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have an active WA State

SUDP/SUDPT

certification issued by WA DOH? (If you do NOT currently have the certification, we will NOT move forward with your candidacy. Thanks!)

Work Location:

In person