Mental Health Counselor/Substance Use Disorder Professional

Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is accepting applications for a full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional to join our growing team!

The Mental Health Counselor/Substance Use Disorder Professional at the Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) will be highly skilled in counseling, offering services such as assessment, individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, case management, and proficient crisis intervention abilities. This role will also extend its services to patients dealing with substance abuse disorders, providing comprehensive individual and group therapy for both mental health and substance use disorder patients. The professional will collaborate within a team at an integrated care clinic, encompassing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment.

Mental Health Counselor/SUD Professional
Essential Functions
  • Provide immediate crisis intervention and support for patients in distress
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure coordinated care
  • Develop and update individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients and families about mental health and available resources
  • Conduct assessments and screenings for substance use disorders
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
  • Stay current with evidence-based practices
  • Facilitate psycho-educational groups
  • Provide specialized treatment for dual diagnoses
  • Maintain accurate documentation
  • Adhere to clinic policies, including safety and HIPAA regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a mental health discipline (LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT, LMFTA, LASW, or LICSW)
  • Substance use disorder professional certification or Co-occurring specialist enhancement
  • Unrestricted Washington state license
  • Two years of mental health treatment experience
  • Knowledge of psychology, behavioral disorders, and assessment methods
  • Experience with patients having substance use disorders
  • Ability to integrate harm-reduction strategies
  • Understanding of trauma, cultural context, and confidentiality regulations
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Effective time management and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Must be able to conduct self ethically and professionally
  • Able to pass a background check
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete employer-provided training
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance
  • American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

Registered Nurse - JHC

Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse to join our growing team! Part-time or full-time schedule options available!

The JHC Registered Nurse (RN) provides outpatient nursing care for all patients at the JHC. This position will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment. The RN will provide clinical and general supervision and consultative services for medical assistants and urinalysis technicians.

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has implemented COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the health and well-being of our employees, patients, Tribe, and vulnerable citizens of our community, which includes required masking regardless of vaccination status. All healthcare staff are required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to starting their first day of employment.

About Jamestown Healing Clinic

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is a new integrated care clinic that will be opening Spring 2022. JHC will provide comprehensive patient care including an opioid treatment program, primary care, dental, substance abuse disorder counseling, and behavioral health. We believe a holistic service delivery approach is most effective at providing sustained recovery for those struggling with addiction. That’s why in addition to offering substance abuse disorder treatment, we will also be offering a robust group of wrap-around services to best address the total needs of our patient population, such as child-watch, transportation and individualized care coordination. Learn more about our healing clinic at: https://jamestownhealingcampus.org/

As a RN, you will:
  • Provide general nursing care to patients including administration of medications, CLIA waived testing, EKG and treatments in accordance with nursing license and JHC clinic standards
  • Assist providers with clinical procedures
  • Promote a safety-conscious work force
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual nursing care as clinically appropriate
  • Be responsible for prioritizing and ensuring prompt care for all patient encounters in the order of face-to-face visits, telephone messages and written requests
  • Be responsible for working with the medical staff and medical assistants to ensure efficient patient flow and complete patient care in a timely manner
  • Be responsible for ensuring smooth coordination of care and continuum of care for JHC patients
  • Be responsible for chronic care management of patients who have depression, diabetes, CHF and chronic pain per clinic and practice team policies, procedures, and processes
  • Prepare patients for examinations, screen patients for appropriate information, and instruct patients in collections of samples, specimens, and tests; provide IV therapies
  • Educate and inform patient/family regarding results of laboratory orders and clinical tests, health maintenance, wellness, nutrition, medications, diagnostic procedures and treatments
  • Observe, record and report patients condition including reactions to drugs and treatments to the provider
  • Be responsible for ensuring accurate medical and health information is entered in patients electronic health record
  • Respond to/refer incoming patient treatment related phone calls. Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
  • Have the ability to cross-train for Dispensing Nurse essential functions and responsibilities
  • Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete employer provided training upon hire
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices to evaluate and provide patient care
  • Understanding of substance use disorders, treatment theories, and medications commonly used to treat substance use disorders such as methadone and buprenorphine
  • Understanding of common health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, HTN, HLD, and CAD as well as the medications used to treat these conditions
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of substance use, behavioral, and affective disorders
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at JHC; understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to effectively work with patients who may exhibit angry and/or threatening behaviors
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2)
  • Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and use of appropriate medical documentation principles
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Must be able to successfully pass criminal background check investigation
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License: ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?
  • Clinic experience preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of EPIC
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

Substance Use Disorder Professional

Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is accepting applications for a full-time Substance Use Disorder Professional to join our growing team!

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment. SUDP will facilitate individual, family, and group counseling for patients participating in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has implemented COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the health and well-being of our employees, patients, Tribe, and vulnerable citizens of our community, which includes required masking regardless of vaccination status. All healthcare staff are required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to starting their first day of employment.

About Jamestown Healing Clinic

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is a new integrated care clinic that will be opening Spring 2022. JHC will provide comprehensive patient care including an opioid treatment program, primary care, dental, substance abuse disorder counseling, and behavioral health. We believe a holistic service delivery approach is most effective at providing sustained recovery for those struggling with addiction. That’s why in addition to offering substance abuse disorder treatment, we will also be offering a robust group of wrap-around services to best address the total needs of our patient population, such as child-watch, transportation and individualized care coordination. Learn more about our healing clinic at: https://jamestownhealingcampus.org/

As a SUD Professional, you will:
  • Provide direct counseling and case management services to assigned patients consisting of individual, group, family; and educational services, including assessment, counseling, and aftercare services
  • Serve as a mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies
  • Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices and provide to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate
  • Ensure compliance and implementation of all JHC policies and treatment procedures; maintain patient confidentiality
  • Effectively orient patients to the facility; provide patients with program guidelines, compliance information including patient rights, grievances, policies, and procedures
  • Identify and respond to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts
  • Lead discussions and present lectures and films for group sessions
  • Maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies established by the JHC, federal, state, and local regulations; maintain professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Conduct follow-up assessments on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient
  • Coordinate with JHC staff of outside agencies and organizations to expedite treatment for each patient
  • Maintain accurate and current recordkeeping for each patient in accordance with the established electronic records system and all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, etc.)
  • Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices and provide to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral resources as appropriate
  • Participate in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the public, professional, and industrial groups
  • Maintain all requirements to ensure that SUDP licensure/certification remains current and in good standing
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in good standing with the State of Washington
  • Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally
  • Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
  • Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete employer provided training upon
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License
What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?
  • Associates Degree
  • Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management and compliance
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
  • American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply

Dispensing Nurse

Job Details

Description

The Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) Dispensing Nurse II-RN will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment. This position requires administering medications as ordered by medical providers while maintaining accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed. The Dispensing Nurse II-RN is responsible for safekeeping of all medications and accurate medication record keeping required by the DEA, FDA, and Board of Pharmacy. This is a per-diem position working varied hours and days. Monday-Friday 5:30am-2pm, Saturdays 5:30am-10:30am

As a Dispensing Nurse II - RN, you will:

  • Administer Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone or Monotherapy Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) as ordered by the Medical Director and staff providers
  • Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patient)
  • Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and JHC
  • Conducts breath alcohol testing, urine collection and processing, reading test results as needed; ensures accurate completion of all forms documenting these procedures
  • Works within scope of license to include measure and record patients’ vital signs, nursing-level physical assessment, patient care or treatment (to include wound care), and patient education
  • Assess patient physical condition, reporting observations to providers either verbally or in writing
  • Alert treatment staff of any observed changes in patient status
  • Enter and update prescriptions and medications in the patients electronic health record
  • Accurately chart patient encounters and patient incidents within the required guidelines
  • Record all inter-agency communications relating to the patient in a timely manner upholding all applicable guidelines
  • Explain the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to patients
  • Maintain current statistical records
    Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides,
  • sterilizer, or autoclave

What are the Required Qualifications for this position?

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current RN license in the state of Washington; unrestricted license to practice within the state of Washington
  • Three years of experience in a clinic setting
  • Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience
  • Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on individuals, families, and communities
  • Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Exceptional personal and ethical boundaries, empathy, and effective communications skills
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
  • Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally
  • Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
  • Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License

What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?

  • CPR/First Aide Certification (if not currently a certification holder, will complete employer provided training upon hire)
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
    American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply