Provide quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based practices, including counseling and psycho-educational classes. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of treatment and case management services in accordance with agency and state policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be credentialed as an SUDP or SUDPT in the State of Washington and hold at least an Associate's degree in a behavioral health or human services field. A Bachelor's degree and experience in residential services are preferred.
If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!
We are currently looking for a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) or a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.
Who We Are
– Our Mission We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.
What We Offer
At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.
Compensation/Benefits
New hires for this position typically start between $19.86 – 24.82 (Sudpt) or $23.00 – 28.95 (Sudp) hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.
Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
Public transportation discount.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.
What you’ll do The Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT)/ Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) provides quality treatment services to clients with substance use disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. The SUDP/SUDPT ensures proper and timely documentation of treatment and case management services.
Primary/essential duties and responsibilities for a SUDP/SUDPT are but not limited to:
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan
Employee Recognition Programs
Public Transportation Discount
Employer Retirement Contribution
Under supervision of the Clinical SUD Supervisor, provides evidence-based and/or promising substance use disorder services through counseling, pyscho-educational classes, process groups, problem-solving and case management in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan
Diagnoses substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements
Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan
Maintains and files complete and accurate documentation of all activities on a professional, self-directed basis according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies
Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources
Assists first responders as needed (i.e. police and medical personnel
Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services
Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care
Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy
Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers
Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures
Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements
Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership
Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services
Retrieves client and program data as needed
Completes peer file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services
Actively participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements
Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan
For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire
For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment
What you'll bring
SUDPT
Working toward Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811
SUDP
Associate’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
Credentialed with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the State of Washington in accordance with WAC 246-811
Preferably you'll bring
SUDPT
Completed first 50 hours of direct supervised training
Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
Course work, experience, or trainings in human development, chemical dependency, residential treatment or related disciplines
If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.
SUDP
Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
Experience working in substance use disorder field and/or residential services
If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employee must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.
EEO
Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement [https://help.jobvite.com/attachments/token/vV1o7ipNwNzBUuFpZDUf3aWsu/?name=EEO+Policy+Statement+Posting+-+FINAL+7.3.2024.pdf]
Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company
Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.
