Program Specialist 4 (Substance Use Disorder Professional) - CCCC

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Program Specialist 4

Substance Use Disorder Professional

Cedar Creek Corrections Center

Littlerock, WA.

Hourly salary: $35.63-$47.89

Monthly salary: $6,200.00-$8,332.00

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm (0700-1530) Monday-Friday (Sat/Sun off)

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional for the Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Littlerock, WA.

The Substance Abuse Recovery Unit (SARU) is responsible for the implementation of evidence-based practices and the operational support to facilitate criminal justice involved individuals’ participation in promising practices/programs designed to decrease recidivism, which increases staff, criminal justice involved individuals, and public safety.

Working for the Department of Corrections, in collaboration with its criminal justice partners, this position will contribute to staff and community safety and provide substance use disorder assessments and treatment and coordinative services that addresses the incarcerated individuals risk and health needs across the continuum of care in the least restrictive setting needed to ensure protection of staff, incarcerated individuals, and the public.

This position will use clinical expertise applying the DOC 14-040 Substance Use Disorder Assessment tool, the ASAM Criteria Manual, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), to diagnose and treat individuals sentenced to confinement in Washington State.

This position exists to support the vision of the DOC and SARU by assessing and identifying substance abuse treatment needs during assessment and treatment services that allow for placement decisions and strategic long-range planning activities to include classification, custody level, and programming prioritization for the statewide SARU.

Substance Abuse Disorder assessments and treatment are based on nationally recognized assessment and treatment criteria.

This position requires, by state law (WAC 246-341-0610 (1)(b)), specialized training, DOH licensing, and the application of the DOC 14-040 tool as well as all treatment file forms and curriculum to diagnose individuals and treat their substance use disorder.

This is an expert level position within the SARU treatment program which advises the SARU Program Administrator, Assessment and Treatment Services Manager regarding substance use disorder assessment and treatment.

Assessment and treatment outcomes may be utilized by executive level representatives from all divisions within the Department of Corrections.

The Substance Use Disorder Specialist functions under limited supervision and routinely makes independent judgement/interpretation to score a complex and multi-dimensional and treatment applications.

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives’. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Requirements

Independently complete substance use disorder (SDU) pre-screens, opioid use questionnaires, and assessments for incarcerated individuals:

• Ensure all incarcerated individuals complete a Substance Use Disorder Pre-Screen (DOC 14-045) and Opioid Use Questionnaire (DOC 13-582) and submit these forms for Central Records.

Examine the multi-dimensional/complex scoring instrument which requires expert level interpretation to assess risk for relapse and behaviors associated with relapse and criminal offense behavior.

The Substance Use Disorder Professional must utilize critical thinking to apply ASAM Criteria for continued stay reviews.

Individual Service Plan Reviews, discharge planning, and all other aspects of clinical notation duties.

Submit callouts when needed. Researches, analyzes, and references collateral sources of information to capture a holistic picture of an individual’s SUD potential risks.

Identify and brainstorm solutions to problems that may arise in getting an assessment completed.

Reference and apply Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria when diagnosing and recommending a level of care.

Save, scan, and email completed documents to Central Records and enter Chronos when appropriate for file tracking.

Maintain compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 to protect federally regulated substance use disorder treatment information.

• Ensure all assessment is completed for individuals who receive a positive body scan for substance related contraband.
• Coordinate release services in the community.
• Communicate and collaborate with DOC stakeholders (Mental Health, Classification, SOTAP, Education and others).
• Serve as a subject matter expert for substance use disorders (SUDs) and treatment for SUDs.

Provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services:

Conduct and deliver clinical services:

Complete other duties as assigned:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

AND

OR

Desired Qualifications:

Additional Information

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.

For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email lindsey.martinez@doc1.wa.gov or call at (425) 760-4485.

For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.