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,