Youth SUDP(t) na Lifeline Connections
Lifeline Connections · Vancouver, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Vancouver
Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
Youth Services SUDP/T – Adolescent Treatment Services, School Based
Major Duties:
The Youth SUDP (T) provides identification, assessment, counseling and case management services for District Students in a school-based setting. The Youth SUDP (T) supports daily management of treatment activities, in providing these services; the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
- Collaborates with the school staff and administration as well as Lifeline supervisory staff and Program Director and other staff members, as part of cohesive treatment team in an educational environment that motivates students and families to focus on problematic behaviors, and teaches clients more productive coping strategies;
- Assesses the psychosocial functioning of identified students and develops individualized treatment plans;
- Apprises team members of specific treatment plans and intervention strategies so that therapeutic consistency can be maintained;
- Leads treatment groups according to agency treatment guidelines;
- Develops discharge/aftercare plans and makes appropriate referrals for follow-up care;
- Documents relevant clinical information including treatment plans, treatment reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries;
- Provides crisis intervention services, information, and referrals to students and their families, while collaborating with school district administrative, counseling and educational staff;
- Provides motivational counseling to collaterals to encourage participation in family support programs;
- Teaches specialized treatment concepts to student groups according to agency treatment schedule;
- Trains school staff, trainees, and students in didactic presentations;
- Provides complete and accurate written and oral formats regarding the course of treatment to families, school district, referral sources, and legal representatives;
- Recommends and participates in the development, design and documentation of policies, procedures, and activities for the agency;
- Conducts alcohol/drug assessments pursuant to WAC 246-341, or its successor;
- Assumes responsibility for unit management in the absence of supervisory staff;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Washington State Department of Health SUDP credential (SUDP preferred, minimum of SUDPT required) at time of hire;
- Knowledgeable in a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and ability to set and maintain therapeutic limits;
- Capable of functioning autonomously while maintaining continuous communication with other staff members;
- Knowledge of the stages of human personality development including cultural, social, and psychological factors affecting individuals and families involved with chemical use;
- Knowledge of the various theories, forms, stages, and manifestations of addictive behavior, awareness of socio-cultural barriers to change, and an in-depth knowledge of alternative coping mechanisms to replace the use of chemicals;
- An in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of individual and group treatment to facilitate client self-examination, expression of feelings, insight development, problem solving, and motivation to develop a chemically free lifestyle;
- Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent attendance and a self-starter;
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written;
- Works well with others.
Salary:
SUDPT: $24.96 - 27.61/hour (dependent on experience)
SUDP: $27.04 - 30.87/hour(dependent on experience)
$5,000 New Hire Bonus!
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!
