Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Substance Use Disorder Professional SUDP/T – Pathways

Hiring Range SUDP: $26.89-$33.61 per hour

Hiring Range SUDPT: $20.07-$24.58 per hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

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.

Primary Responsibilities:
 

• 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 stay.
• Document all clinical services thoroughly and accurately and submit all documentation in a timely manner per agency policy and contractual/WAC requirements.
• Focus on teamwork, teambuilding, and the maintenance of a positive work atmosphere in order to best provide for the people we serve.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

WA Food Worker Card if working at Pacific Hope & Recovery.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Current licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.

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.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.