Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Substance Use Disorder Professional I
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Job Summary
We invite you to join our team as a Substance Use Disorder Professional I in our Substance Abuse Services Program. The usual work schedule for this position is four ten‑hour days, typically from 5:00am to 3:30pm, but can also work five eight‑hour days.
Responsibilities
Primary counselor responsible for case management of assigned patients
Coordinate and/or attend program and medical team staff meetings
Facilitate treatment and education groups and Intakes as assigned
Maintain electronic patient records per program policy and Washington Administrative Code
Complete and submit daily activity records
Write patient evaluations, reports and other correspondence as required
Maintain a qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional license
Other duties as assigned by the SUDP III
Reports to the SUDP III and Clinic Coordinator for supervision
Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
Identify and report potentially unsafe practices or conditions during emergency situations
Operate equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and report accidents or injuries
Apply knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform assigned emergency response role during an emergency
Qualifications
Knowledge of social science assessment, intervention, and consultation principles and practices affecting substance abuse, addiction, and treatment
Knowledge of public health issues as they relate to specific social science disciplines
Knowledge of pharmacology for commonly abused drugs and treatment modalities for drug addiction
Skill in applying interviewing and assessment methods to a culturally and socio‑economically diverse population of clients
Skill in communicating effectively within a sometimes stressful environment utilizing professionalism, diplomacy and tact
Skill in recording, compiling, and analyzing data for case histories, medical records, reports, and other general correspondence
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community‑based agencies, departmental personnel, etc.
Ability to identify relative community‑based agencies and departmental programs involving health care and social services for client referral
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Possession of a current State of Washington Chemical Dependency Professional certification
Ability to successfully pass a background investigation
Required Licensure
Current State of Washington Chemical Dependency Professional certification
Benefits Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department offers an excellent pay and benefits package, combined with the opportunity to provide innovative public health services to our community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance, contact our civil rights coordinator Darlene Mendoza, MJR, Office of Human Resources/Risk Management at hr@tpchd.org or (253) 649‑1660.
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Responsibilities
Primary counselor responsible for case management of assigned patients
Coordinate and/or attend program and medical team staff meetings
Facilitate treatment and education groups and Intakes as assigned
Maintain electronic patient records per program policy and Washington Administrative Code
Complete and submit daily activity records
Write patient evaluations, reports and other correspondence as required
Maintain a qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional license
Other duties as assigned by the SUDP III
Reports to the SUDP III and Clinic Coordinator for supervision
Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
Identify and report potentially unsafe practices or conditions during emergency situations
Operate equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and report accidents or injuries
Apply knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform assigned emergency response role during an emergency
Qualifications
Knowledge of social science assessment, intervention, and consultation principles and practices affecting substance abuse, addiction, and treatment
Knowledge of public health issues as they relate to specific social science disciplines
Knowledge of pharmacology for commonly abused drugs and treatment modalities for drug addiction
Skill in applying interviewing and assessment methods to a culturally and socio‑economically diverse population of clients
Skill in communicating effectively within a sometimes stressful environment utilizing professionalism, diplomacy and tact
Skill in recording, compiling, and analyzing data for case histories, medical records, reports, and other general correspondence
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community‑based agencies, departmental personnel, etc.
Ability to identify relative community‑based agencies and departmental programs involving health care and social services for client referral
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Possession of a current State of Washington Chemical Dependency Professional certification
Ability to successfully pass a background investigation
Required Licensure
Current State of Washington Chemical Dependency Professional certification
Benefits Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department offers an excellent pay and benefits package, combined with the opportunity to provide innovative public health services to our community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance, contact our civil rights coordinator Darlene Mendoza, MJR, Office of Human Resources/Risk Management at hr@tpchd.org or (253) 649‑1660.
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