Co-occurring Disorders Therapist - SUDP/SUDPT

Co-occurring Disorders Therapist - Pathways

Full-Time, on-site (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range Level I/BA-Level: $24.94 - $30.55 Per Hour

Hiring Range Level II/MA-Level: $31.80 - $39.19 Per Hour

MA-Level Only: $3,000 Sign on Bonus*

Benefits At a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days 2 mental health days 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
  
  

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Co-occurring Disorders (COD) Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Pathways team, demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients. A COD Therapist also provides education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services to clients assigned to the team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care coordination services for an assigned group of clients. Provide direct services such as individual, group, family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.
• Provide substance use disorder assessments and level of care placements using the ASAM criteria.
• 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 Substance Use Disorder (MAT/MOUD).
• Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall integrated COD treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Utilize motivational interviewing, stages of change theory, harm reduction, stage-wise treatment strategies and other behavioral interventions as clinically indicated.
• Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences. Consult with families and community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, etc., to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and a dentist and develop health self-management skills. Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance. Facilitate LRA extensions with the MCOT team and all court-involved personnel to insure LRA's are continued uninterrupted, as appropriate. Assist CRT in determining when revocation is appropriate.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Completing Master’s internship requirements.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Must meet qualifications for Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee.

Level II

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

LICENSURE: Must meet qualifications for Substance Use Disorder Professional or possess a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist License Enhancement (RCW 18.205.105)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

LICENSURE: Washington State associate clinical license (LICSW-A, LMHC-A, LMFT-A) or higher. Current credential as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.

• A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.
  
  

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.