Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist – PACT – Full-Time

Hiring Range: $26.89 - $33.61 Per Hour

PACT Members Earn An Additional $2.00/Hr Differential!

$3,000 Sign On Bonus*

SUDP License Required

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 a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for 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 to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to 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.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist to join our PACT team. If you want a unique opportunity to contribute to substance use and mental health treatment for our clients and promote recovery and well-being in our community, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment coordination services for an assigned group of clients.
• Collaboratively develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise overall treatment goals and plans with the client and the Individual Treatment Team (ITT).
• Utilize Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care approaches, and stage-wise treatment strategies.
• Intervene and motivate clients for change while providing comprehensive case management services.
• Educate and support clients' families and advocate for clients' rights and preferences.
• Consult with families and community agencies to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Participate in PACT Comprehensive Assessment process for assigned clients.
• Document client progress promptly according to established policies and procedures.
• Support clients in reducing or abstaining from substance use and teach replacement behaviors.
• Provide psychiatric rehabilitation services and assist clients in building skills for independent living.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’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 meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Current licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in WA State.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)

Experience working with clients with chronic mental illness in a community mental health setting.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

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.