Dshs Program Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Olympic Health and Recovery Services is a dynamic organization serving the most vulnerable in our communities. Join us in our mission to  provide access to an effective, reliable safety net of behavioral health crisis and recovery support services throughout our region.

We are seeking a Substance Use Disorder Professional Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) to provide services to participants enrolled in Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (FPATH), Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP), and Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peers Services (FHARPS). This role is vital in supporting individuals with substance use disorders who are navigating housing instability, behavioral health needs, and involvement with the criminal justice system.

Salary Range: $31.54 - $38.15 per hour based on education, experience, and parity within the organization.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

First review of applications will take place Monday, August 31st, 2026.

Benefits

TMBH-ASO/OHRS provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical/dental/vision plan options (many with no employee paid monthly premium depending on plan choice, and dependent coverage options), and life insurance and disability insurance options.  Eligible employees participate in WA State PERS retirement plans and employees may elect additional pre and post tax deferred compensation retirement options.   Employees receive a PTO package earning a minimum of 140 hours annually and 12 paid holidays.  Other tax deferred options include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) .

OHRS is an approved Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer.  We pay the fees for required DOH licenses for the position, and we offer annual professional development funds.

Find more information at www.tmbhcareers.org. 

Major Responsibilities

• Provide SUD services to participants enrolled in Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (FPATH), Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP), and Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peers Services (FHARPS) programs.
• Conducts outreach, in-reach, and engagement with FPATH, OCRP, and FHARPS enrolled participants to include regular community-based street and/or encampment outreach.
• Coordinate with Trueblood Clinicians, Case Managers, and Peer Support Specialists for warm hand-off and care coordination.
• Complete brief substance use disorder assessments for participants basic needs, including behavioral health and substance use disorder condition, medical, housing, benefits, legal, safety and cultural needs as appropriate.
• Complete ASAM assessments to assess client needs as appropriate.
• Provide individual and/or group SUD counseling sessions.
• Provide intensive case management services to FPATH enrolled participants to include completing assessment of needs, developing a person-centered goal/service plan, supporting participant with achieving their goal/service plan, and connected enrolled participants to resources and services that provide social determinants of health.
• Refer, connect, and provide liaison services between client and substance use detox and treatment facilities, as well as advocacy, to ensure clients receive appropriate level of care, to include harm reduction, and MOUD services as needed.
• Outreach and engage participants to assist with services, addressing behavioral and physical health needs.
• Assist the target population served with obtaining basic resources such as shelter, food, medical services, behavioral health treatment, jobs, and other social and human services as needed.
• Assist with discharge planning for individuals exiting FPATH, OCRP, and/or FHARPS programs to include information about referrals made, linkages to services, as well s any follow-up plans made with the individual to address their ongoing needs.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings with system partners and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Forensic Navigator (FN), DSHS Diversion Navigator (DN), and in other meetings with Health Care Authority (HCA) and DSHS program leads.
• Coordinates with other Trueblood programs to include FHARPS, OCRP, FNs, DNs, and others to provide effective case management services and care coordination.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records documentation in accordance with Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under the clinical supervisor’s direction.
• Accurately and timely trans and records funds spent on behalf of clients.
• Responsible for maintaining referral, requisition, and vendor forms, and additional documentation for FPATH, OCRP, and FHARPS participants and program requirements.
• Collaborates, consults, and works under the supervision of the Diversion Program Supervisor.
• Performs related work, special projects or other duties as assigned.
• Attends Diversion Program team meetings, as scheduled, and other internal or external meetings as necessary.
• Records Electronic Health Record (EHR) recordkeeping items.
• Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned equipment.
• Promotes best practices in treatment approaches, support systems, and interventions.
• Demonstrates the OHRS mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Washington State licensure as SUDP is required.
• Applicants must have an associate degree in human services or related field, or successful completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in courses from an approved school - per WAC 246-811-010(9) At least 45 quarter or 30 semester credits must be in courses relating to the substance use disorder profession and must include the topics listed in WAC 246-811-030. This is in accordance with the Washington State Department of Health SUDP/SUDPT licensure requirements
• Two (2) years working as an SUDP is preferred.
• Experience with outreach work and working with individuals who are houseless preferred.
• Experience working with individuals involved with the criminal justice system preferred.
• Must be able to pass required background checks as required by OHRS contractual requirements.
• Must be able to obtain clearance at Thurston County Jail, Mason County Jail, and Western State Hospital
• Current Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record required.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer with applicable software to successfully perform essential job functions of the position including word processing, spreadsheet, analysis, information retrieval, and tracking.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize the Recovery Model, Evidence Based Practices, and effectively engage with program participants.
• Ability to utilize various skills, methodologies, and approaches including motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction approach.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care for people with complex needs.
• Familiarity and knowledge of best practices for alcohol/drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, mental health and developmental disabilities programs as well as with local social services agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries, trusting and supportive relationships as well as provide inspiration and motivation to individuals transition toward recovery.
• Ability to accurately meet documentation requirements, client encounters documented within 24 business hours.
• Ability to document all client interactions utilizing DAP style documentation accurately and efficiently including assessments and dispositions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and/or cultures.
• Ability to write clear and concise clinical documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Experience working with community providers and coordination with varied agency partners.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines, including date entry submissions.
• Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork with program participants, other staff, Corrections Facility staff and outside agencies.
• Ability to respectfully manage differences, opposing perspectives, opinions and interests.
• Ability to apply organizational efficiency, and proficiency in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong critical thinkingskills, ability to conceptualize and implement creative solutions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal government policy, regulations, and decision-making process.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in the community including jails, residentialfacilities, individual's homes, and in an officeenvironment.
• Regular use of fleet vehicles and/or personal vehicles may be required for service provision in the region including transportation of participants in fleet vehicles.
• .Regular, in person, predictable attendance is necessary for participant support and team engagement.
• May require availability to work flexible hours.
• Dress is professional and appropriate for community-based settings.
• Moderate physical exertion is required. May be required to sit, stand, squat, walk short to moderate distances on uneven terrain, lift or move boxes/equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Outreach may be performed in outdoor settings and subject to weather conditions.