What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUD Clinician position at Valley Cities?
SIGNING BONUS $1000
Provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessments, individual, support groups, education groups, crisis services and relapse prevention. Provides treatment and case management services to clients who have a co-occurring disorder (mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses). Ensures a strong recovery, wellness, and hopeful environment for SUD clients.
Essential Job Functions: (This is not the job description in its entirety)
- Orients and educates clients and their families by meeting them in and out of the office; collaborating on the recovery plan; providing educational information in conjunction with direct service providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing service requirements.
- Assists SUD with group planning and facilitation, provides assessments, individual services and other substance use disorder services as necessary
- Provides Crisis Management Services.
- Participates in QI activities and participates in committees as assigned.
- Performs real world problem solving with the client, which may require the clinician to work in the office as well as in the community field to engage clients in services. This may include but is not limited to clients’ homes, hospitals, schools, and shelters.
- Advocates for the client with community, family, providers, landlords, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- SUD or SUDPT Certification through State of WA DOH.
- For SUDPT, Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within first week of hire
- BA/BS degree in human services field, preferred
- Must have ability to transport clients
- Experience in clinical and SUD work a plus
- Solid knowledge of the Recovery model.
- Pass required background checks.
As a health care entity, the COVID 19 vaccination is required. New hire must provide proof of vaccination upon hire.
Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation 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
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.27 - $29.87 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
As a health care entity, the COVID 19 vaccination is required. New hire must provide proof of vaccination upon hire.
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
