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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

DSHS WSH Substance Use Disorder Program Specialist 3

Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$4,882/mo - $6,576/mo

2+ years exp

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking multiple Program Specialist 3's to join their team. This role involves providing support and treatment for patients with substance use disorders, conducting assessments, and collaborating with treatment teams to develop tailored outpatient treatment plans.

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Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence-based interventions (i.e., individual and or groups) that are consistent with state law and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to assist in the treatment and promotion of wellness and recovery toward the patients’ treatment goal(s)

Conduct substance use disorder assessments—both diagnostic and treatment-focused—to clarify potential diagnoses and determine the appropriate level of services needed upon discharge, utilizing evidence-based methods

Provide outpatient treatment during hospitalization and assist with community placement as needed

Works with Behavioral Health Organizations to facilitate access to appropriate substance use disorder services

Collaborates and consults with treatment teams to develop outpatient treatment plans tailored to the patient’s specific substance-related needs

Supports patients in mitigating or alleviating relapse risk during hospitalization and upon reintegration into the community

Qualification

Substance Use Disorder ProfessionalEvidence-based interventionsBachelor's DegreeAssessment skillsComputer expertiseMultitaskingVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree AND two years of experience including planning, policy analysis, and coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government

Professional-level experience may be substituted for education on an equal basis

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDP-T)

Must have the ability to obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor License

Verbal and written communication effectiveness

Ability to ensure and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Computer expertise

Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in the content of work produced

Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize workload

Ability to evaluate and compare written data and observations; speak and write effectively

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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