TREATMENT ASSISTANT - ON CALL (KITSAP RECOVERY CENTER)

OVERVIEW

Kitsap Recovery Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to fill this Treatment Assistant role in an on-call capacity that serves as a vital support system for individuals on their journey to recovery. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in substance abuse treatment while making a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the community affected by chemical dependency. You'll be stepping into a state-approved facility that utilizes the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) treatment criteria, providing both inpatient and outpatient services, ready for caring professionals to help guide clients through their recovery journey.

This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on patient care, crisis intervention, and meaningful community impact for an experienced healthcare professional ready to make a difference in the lives of those seeking recovery. Working primarily in detoxification services, you'll be at the frontline of helping individuals take their first steps toward healthy lifestyles, embodying KRC's mission to promote wellness through superior, responsive, and cost-effective treatment services.
As a Treatment Assistant, you will:

• Provide direct support to detoxification and intensive inpatient treatment programs, ensuring patients receive structured, compassionate care throughout their stay
• Admit and release patients in accordance with established procedures, ensuring compliance with program standards and regulatory requirements
• Enforce facility rules and regulations, maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment through regular security checks and emergency response
• Monitor patient activities, including those led by outside guests or speakers, intervening appropriately to maintain safety and program integrity
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, including logs related to patient behavior, security checks, medications administered, and prescriptions taken
• Offer guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to patients throughout their treatment and recovery process
• Provide phone-based support for crisis calls, bed management inquiries, and admission requests from hospitals, referral partners, and family members
• Observe and document urinalysis collection in compliance with program standards
• Serve as a lead worker when needed, particularly during night and weekend shifts, supporting smooth facility operations
• Assist healthcare providers, as directed, with documentation, implementation of treatment plans, and coordination of ordered referrals
• Support facility operations, including food service assistance, housekeeping, and laundry duties as required

What you bring:

Healthcare Support Experience

• One year of responsible healthcare support work experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform essential job functions

Specialized Industry Background (Preferred)

• Six months of experience or formal training in an alcohol or drug-related field
• Prior experience in an inpatient or live-in substance use disorder treatment facility

Technical & Operational Skills

• Ability to maintain detailed records, logs, and reports with accuracy and confidentiality
• Familiarity with structured treatment environments, security procedures, and patient safety protocols

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills for patient interaction, crisis phone support, and coordination with healthcare partners
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, respectful, and professional support to diverse populations

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to act as a lead worker and support team operations during off-hours

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Treatment Assistant.pdf
For more information about the Recovery Center: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/KitsapRecoveryCenter.aspx

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)
• Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
  
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
  • 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.
• Driving Requirements The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
  • Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.
• Within 30 days of employment:
  • Complete Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens training and receive Hepatitis B vaccine or sign a waiver.
  • Obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Obtain Food Handlers Permit.
• 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.
• Work hours will vary, depending on assigned shift.
• 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.

No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law.