SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROFESSIONAL OR SUDP/T

Job Description:

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROFESSIONAL OR SUDP/T

Description

OVERVIEW

The pay range for SUDPT is $25.23 - $32.28.
The pay range for SUDP is $28.89 - $36.97.

Kitsap Recovery Center (KRC), located in Port Orchard,

provides both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services.

KRC is state-approved and utilizes the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) treatment criteria. The facility houses 24 inpatient treatment beds and 12 sub-acute detoxification beds. Employees include treatment staff, administrative support staff and two private consultants contracted to provide medical and dietary advice and assistance. Annually, approximately 2,000 adult men and women receive substance usage disorder treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction. KRC serves primarily low-income and Medicaid-eligible clients. It also accepts clients with private insurance and provides information, education and referrals to all county residents.

The mission of Kitsap Recovery Center is to promote healthy lifestyles and communities through superior, responsive, cost-effective substance usage disorder treatment services leading to improved quality of life for those involved in or affected by substance usage.

KRC has an exciting opportunity in our Outpatient Program for a
Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee (SUDP/T).

This is specialized work in the field of substance usage disorder treatment services. The incumbent is responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling for persons dealing with alcohol and drug related problems, conducting educational classes and lectures to participants, assisting with the administration of the UA testing process, conducting intake assessments and maintaining required paperwork per program policies and procedures and Washington Administrative Code requirements, as well as maintaining records and documents in support of programs and services administered by the Kitsap Recovery Center, maintaining professional standards, including adhering to Kitsap Recovery Center Ethical Standards, following the treatment policies and procedures of the Kitsap Recovery Center, and complying with Federal, State and local regulations.

If hired as a trainee, this position will be a training position in accordance with the standards of Washington Administrative Code 246.811. While in the training program under the direct supervision of a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), the incumbent is required to spend a significant period of time in consultation with the trainer. Upon successful completion of the training program, and registration as a SUDP in the State of Washington, and upon the recommendation of the Clinical Manager, the incumbent may be promoted to SUDP without additional selection procedures.

Work as a SUDP/T is performed under close supervision, and the employee will have limited independence and latitude to apply judgment and initiative. These limitations will be required until the incumbent demonstrates the ability to understand and apply judgment within the guidelines of accepted substance usage disorder counseling practices and the policies and procedures of the Kitsap Recovery Center. Work is inspected and reviewed frequently, and assignments are made to assure the proscribed training program is completed successfully.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Must be a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), registered in good standing with the Washington State Department of Health, with six months case management experience in a substance usage disorder, mental or behavioral health treatment environment. Six months Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) experience as an employee of Kitsap Recovery Center will be accepted as equivalent to the required six months case management experience.
• SUDPT applicants must have completed all educational requirements towards advancement and attainment of the Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification and must have completed at least 450 hours of substance usage disorder training in accordance with the standards of Washington Administrative Code 246.811.030.

Note: Education requirements must be supported by transcripts provided prior to appointment and may be met by: An associate's degree in human services or related field; or successful completion of ninety (90) quarter or sixty (60) semester college credits from an approved school. Coursework must include at least forty-five (45) quarter or thirty (30) semester credits relating to the chemical dependency profession and shall include the topics specific to alcohol and drug addicted individuals as listed in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246.811.030.2. All applicants, regardless of other degrees or licenses, must have completed the coursework listed.

• Applicants with Bachelor's degrees are preferred.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drug addiction, and the ability to evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat those with addictions. Must have skills and knowledge in group and individual counseling techniques, case management, trauma informed care, de-escalation, HIPAA, and confidentiality requirements under state and federal law.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and compassion for serving the unhoused population and vulnerable populations.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/FSA/bccu/documents/Secretary%27sCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements

Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements including continuing education requirements of Washington Administrative Code 246.811.

Prior to employment the successful candidate must:

• Provide a copy of Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification or documentation of training hours completed and a copy of Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) certification.
• Pass a criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Declare understanding of and willingness to comply with the requirement that there be no misuse of alcohol or drugs while employed at Kitsap Recovery Center.

Within 30 days after employment the successful candidate must:

• Complete Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens training and receive Hepatitis B vaccine or sign a waiver
• Complete a Tuberculosis Test (and yearly thereafter)

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Work may be performed at the Recovery Center, which is a 24-hour, 7 day per week facility, at the outpatient facility, or in the field. Outreach may occure at shelters, hospitals, or in the home where conditions are unpredictable. The incumbent may be required to work over 40 hours in a week and may be exposed to physical and environmental hazards while working with high-risk clients with a potential for violence.
• Adequate vision is necessary when preparing logs and observing clients.
• Position requires frequent sitting, standing and walking through the work area, occasional pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Speaking/talking on the telephone and in-person is required during frequent contact/communication with the public, patients, program graduates and other departments.
• Some holiday and overtime work may be required.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with participants.
• Lead discussions and presents lectures and films for group sessions, including, but not limited to, the disease process of chemical dependency, physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs, family dynamics, recovery, etc.
• Maintain accurate and current records on each participant in accordance with the agency procedure for participant records including intake data, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Connect participants with local resources.
• Perform case management duties related to compliance with other entities the participant is working with.
• Maintain partnerships with other agencies.
• Attend meetings and discuss client progress with involved services.
• Follow up with referrals for outreach and determine the next course of action, which could include but is not limited to performing a field SUD assessment.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$25.23 - $36.97 Hourly