SUDP Lead

• JOB SUMMARY**: The Cultural Support & Healing Specialist/SUDP Lead provides culturally grounded, trauma-informed healing support to individuals receiving care within the Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization (SWMS) program. This position centers Indigenous knowledge, traditional practices, and holistic approaches to healing in alignment with tribal values, teachings, and protocols. The SUDP Lead/ Cultural Support & Healing Specialist works collaboratively with clinical, medical, peer, and court related staff to support stabilization, emotional regulation, spiritual balance, and connection to culture during withdrawal management and early recovery.
  
  

**Initial schedule consists of Monday -- Friday, from 8am - 4:30pm. However, scheduling for Cultural Support Staff/ SUDP positions are designed to support 24/7 program operations and may include evenings, weekend coverage and rotating holiday shifts. Schedules are subject to change based on program needs, staffing levels, and operational requirements, once the facility opens.**

• ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** include the following, and other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Provide culturally appropriate healing support to patients, including traditional teachings, grounding practices, storytelling, prayer, ceremony (as appropriate), and other tribally recognized healing methods.

Participate in program development, cultural events, and community engagement as requested.

Provide outreach services to collaborate with other tribal communities, in preparation of the opening of the facility, providing education and resources.

Supervise, mentor and support Peer Support Staff, including hiring recommendations, onboarding, performance evaluations and corrective action as needed.

Approves and coordinates staff leave and time off while maintaining appropriate staff levels.

Provide after-hours, weekend and holiday coverage as needed, in collaboration with Clinical Manager, to ensure balanced coverage of services.

Collaborate with Clinical Manager with reports and monitor staff policy adherence.

Conduct comprehensive substance use disorder assessments in EHR, including biopsychosocial evaluations and ASAM (4th Edition) level of care determinations, within 24 hours of patient being admitted into the program. Your responsibility will be monitor and help organize completion of these for all involuntary patients, or complete as needed.

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary care team, as needed.

Support individuals experiencing withdrawal, distress, grief, shame, or disconnection by offering calm presence, emotional support, and cultural reassurance.

Assist clients in reconnecting with cultural identity, values, and strengths as part of the healing and recovery process.

Offer one-on-one and small group healing circles or teachings, as appropriate to the SWMS environment and safety requirements. Documentation of this encounter is required to be completed within 24 hours after meeting with the patient or completion of the group.

Work collaboratively with SUDP, SUDPT, medical staff, peers, court liaison staff, discharge planner, care and leadership to support holistic care planning.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when appropriate to provide cultural perspective and insight.

Coordinate with staff to support de-escalation, grounding, and emotional regulation using culturally informed approaches.

Assist clients and families in understanding legal processes related to treatment and stabilization. This includes a community/family group to educate addiction and the beauty of creating a recovery lifestyle that honors tradition and culture.

Support CPI/de-escalation efforts through cultural