Co-occurring Disorders Therapist - SUDP/SUDPT

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Co-occurring Disorders Therapist - SUDP/SUDPT at Kitsap Mental Health Services a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Kitsap Mental Health Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Kitsap Mental Health Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $52k to $82k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Crisis intervention, Substance use disorder assessment, ASAM criteria, Motivational interviewing, Harm reduction, Treatment planning, Co-occurring disorders treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide integrated treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients with co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing direct counseling and crisis intervention services.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Generous PTO, YMCA Membership, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Student Loan Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.