Substance Use Disorder Professional, Program Specialist 4- SARU

Substance Use Disorder Professional, Program Specialist 4- SARU

• Provide, depending on the needs of the facility and direction by the Substance Abuse Recovery Unit Administrator or designee, level 3.5 Evidenced Based Substance Use Disorder Therapeutic Community (TC) Treatment Program, level 2.5 High Intensity Outpatient and 2.1 Intensive Outpatient to incarcerated individuals according to Washington Administrative Code (WAC), DOC Policy and ASAM Criteria.
• Independently conduct Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition (DSM-5) Substance Use Disorder Assessments utilizing DOC 14-040 Substance Use Disorder Assessment.
• If assigned complete substance use screening and appropriate follow-up to include individual sessions.
• Facilitate education and process groups, case management, individual counseling, treatment plan development and maintenance, evaluate treatment effectiveness and client outcomes (write discharge summaries), expert level record keeping and documentation, participate in multidisciplinary teams, present and participate in clinical staffing, and maintain a caseload.

• Ability to work independently and within a team while exercising good judgement and promoting positive working relationships with incarcerated individuals, staff, and stakeholders.
• Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in Washington State).
• Professional experience and understanding of evidenced-based treatment delivery practices.
• Professional experience using OMNI, SharePoint, OnBase, and other DOC tracking systems.
• Experience with Corrections environment.

• Benefits
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Family leave
• Employee assistance program

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee, providing all clinical elements in DOC Substance Use Disorder Treatment services in accordance with the ASAM Criteria Manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), and the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC’s).