SUDP/SUDPT - Pacific Hope and Recovery

Kitsap Mental Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

403(b) Retirement Plan

EAP

Pet Insurance

2MorrowHealth App

Home Support Resources

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services seeks a skilled Substance Use Disorder Professional to join our Pathways team. The role involves assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering integrated substance use and mental health services in a multidisciplinary setting.

The SUDP/SUDPT position requires relevant education and licensure, with a focus on evidence-based practices, coordination with community partners, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in collaborating with schools, care givers, and wraparound teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Ability to organize workload and maintain productivity.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop treatment plans and coordinate care across disciplines.
• Provide direct services including individual/family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients while upholding boundaries.
• Monitor court-ordered requirements and document compliance.
• Perform random urine drug screening as indicated.
• Maintain timely documentation per policy and contractual/WAC requirements.

Skills

Youth-focused collaboration

Relationship building

Clear communication

Efficient/workload management

Organizational skills (EHR)

Education

Associate’s degree

HS Diploma or GED (enrolled in program)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) software

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP/T) – Pacific Hope and Recovery

Salary

Hiring Range SUDP: $27.16–$33.95 per hour

Hiring Range SUDPT: $20.27–$24.83 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with awide range of investment optionsin our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receivegenerous company contributionsto help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through ourEAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy withcomprehensive pet insurancefor your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offervaluable resourcesto assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Worksite Location

On-Site 100%

Job Summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services seeks a skilled and compassionate Substance Use Disorder Professional to join our multidisciplinary Pathways team. This role involves assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, and providing clients treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. The ideal candidate will provide integrated, collaborative mental health and substance use disorder services, ensuring compliance with relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.

Duties

• Assist agency interdisciplinary team in further assessing and treating substance use of KMHS Clients. Request, gather, and coordinate information from all sources to facilitate appropriate treatment decisions.
• Provide direct services for those currently using substances, utilizing recommended substance use treatment practices. Services may include individual & family therapy, group therapy, psycho-educational workshops, recovery skill building groups, and crisis intervention.
• Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to engage the people we serve who maintain ambivalence related to pursuing a healthy lifestyle.
• Develop written treatment plans with integrated interventions to address issues across the health continuum, with emphasis on substance use disorders.
• Utilize motivational interviewing, stages of change theory, harm reduction, stage-wise treatment strategies and other behavioral interventions as clinically indicated.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the unique presentation and needs of clients experiencing co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of medications used in the treatment of SUD (MAT).
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide crisis intervention services as indicated by assessment and treatment process. Recognize and intervene according to continuous assessment throughout the individual’s treatment episode.
• Monitor assigned individuals for compliance with court-ordered requirements such as LRAs and substance-related mandates. Follow all WACs and RCWs required of mandated individuals. Provide legal documents and reports.
• Perform random urine drug screening (UDS) as clinically indicated.
• Document all clinical services thoroughly and accurately and submit all documentation in a timely manner per agency policy and contractual/WAC requirements.
• Pursue professional growth and development by seeking out learning opportunities, coordinate with unit manager to share with team, and if approved, integrate into work practices. Maintain working knowledge of current Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health treatment recommendations, trends in community mental health, including health care reform, electronic medical record, and computer technology.
• Focus on teamwork, teambuilding, and the maintenance of a positive work atmosphere to best provide for the people we serve.
• In addition to the above, any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor that are appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Minimum Qualifications

SUDPT

• Education: Associate’s degree. High School Diploma or GED accepted if enrolled in educational program as defined in WAC 246-811-10.
• Experience: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
• Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Current certification as Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUPDT) in Washington State.

SUDP

• Education: Associate’s degree.
• Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job‑related experience)
• Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Current certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUPD) in Washington State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
• Experience: Experience working with clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge

• Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in agency-trainings and other agency-mandated trainings.
• Maintain working knowledge of current Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health treatment recommendations, trends in community mental health, including health care reform, electronic medical record, and computer technology.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder intervention models and techniques, harm reduction, group facilitating, and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of childhood development and family systems.

Skills

• Experience working with youth, collaborating with schools, care givers, and wraparound teams.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively, organizing workload by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. Maintain productivity standards as established by policy and evaluated by unit manager.
• Strong organizational skills to include use of Electronic Health Record software or equivalent for scheduling, time management and all clinical.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently meanwhile being inclusive to team members.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Residential treatment facility or outpatient clinical setting.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, and listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.