Job Details

Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Professional

Place of Employment: Starting Point Outpatient Treatment, Vancouver, WA

Qualifications: Applicants must have an SUDP Certificate (Substance Use Disorder Professional

Education: BA/BS in psychology, counseling or related field. One year work and field experience may be substituted for formal education as long as the certification requirements have been met.

Training: Maintain the minimum continuing education requirements (CEU’s) as outlined by the Department of Health and/or Starting Point, Inc.

Special Requirements: If a recovering person from a chemical addiction, then the employee must have no history of chemical use for at least two (2) years preceding employment or at any time during employment.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, administer and modify as necessary the individual treatment programs for each assigned patient. Provide input and recommendations to the multidisciplinary professional team on matters affecting patient treatment programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Learn and practice the treatment philosophies, goals, policies and procedures of Starting Point, Inc.

2. Conduct assessments, as needed, making treatment recommendations in accord with all current laws, regulations and/or ASAM Patient Placement Criteria (PPC).

3. Conduct intake appointments for patient orientation and individualized treatment plan development.

4. Case management of patient files in a manner as to ensure (1) they are complete, accurate, current and legible. (2) That they provide documentation of patient progress towards attainment of treatment goals and (3) the completion/submission of all necessary reports required by the courts, department of licensing, and/or other governing bodies.

5. Facilitate patient group therapy and individual sessions for Weekly Outpatient Clients.

6. Facilitate groups to increase awareness and understanding of addiction, relapse prevention, coping skills, codependency, and other related topics to assist and aide in the patients progress to meet their goals.

7. Maintain professional standards and ethics.

8. Meet with the multidisciplinary treatment team on a regular basis to discuss ongoing treatment and to explore methods to improve patient care.

9. Participate in counselor training programs as required.

10. Have a working knowledge of Zoom/Teams

11. To adhere/possess the qualities of an active team player with a willingness to continue to learn and improve their knowledge and skills.

12. Bilingual a plus (not mandatory)

13. Perform such other functions as may be assigned.

Job Type: Full Time Timeor Part

Schedule: 8 - 10 hour shift - days and evenings

Location: Starting Point, 801 Grand Blvd. Vancouver, WA - in person