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How much do substance use disorder professional jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for substance use disorder professional in Renton, WA is $71,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,200.00 and $84,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a substance use disorder professional?

A Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) is a trained and certified individual who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating people with substance use disorders. They provide counseling, develop treatment plans, and support clients in overcoming addiction to drugs or alcohol. SUDPs work in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, and community organizations, and often collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. Their goal is to help individuals achieve and maintain recovery, improve their quality of life, and prevent relapse.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a substance use disorder professional?

To thrive as a Substance Use Disorder Professional, you need a background in counseling, understanding of addiction treatment modalities, and relevant certifications such as a CADC, SUDP, or LADC. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), screening tools like the ASAM Criteria, and knowledge of evidence-based interventions are commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, cultural competence, and emotional resilience help professionals build trust and support clients through recovery. These skills are critical for delivering effective treatment, fostering positive client outcomes, and maintaining compliance with clinical and ethical standards.

What are some common challenges faced by substance use disorder professionals when working with clients, and how can they be managed?

Substance Use Disorder Professionals often encounter challenges such as client relapse, resistance to treatment, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Building strong therapeutic relationships and employing motivational interviewing techniques can help address resistance and foster trust. Additionally, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams—including medical staff, social workers, and counselors—provides a comprehensive approach to care. Ongoing professional development and supervision are also vital for managing emotional stress and maintaining effective, evidence-based practices.

How do you become a substance use disorder professional?

To become a substance use disorder professional, individuals typically need to obtain relevant education such as a certification or degree in addiction counseling or a related field, complete required supervised clinical hours, and obtain licensure or certification through the state's licensing board. In Washington state, this may involve becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional (LSUDP) by meeting specific education, experience, and exam requirements.

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Infographic showing various Substance Use Disorder Professional job openings in Renton, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,833 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Substance Use Disorder Professional

Puyallup, WA • On-site

MultiCare Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$32.53 - $46.81/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Perform substance use disorder assessments, develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and conduct individual and group counseling sessions.

  • Respond to community referrals to perform assessments, make treatment recommendations, and coordinate care.

  • Provide care coordination, case management, brief therapy, and motivational interviewing to support patients' placement into appropriate levels of care.

MultiCare Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

**This requisition reflects Puyallup as the main location; however, the selected candidate will be based at the Greater Lakes Main Building, located in Lakewood**

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Day_, Schedule: Day_

Position Summary

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and case management for patients. This role offers you dynamic work functions from coordinating, planning and engaging with education programming services as you support patients in recovery.

Responsibilities:

  • You will perform substance use disorder assessments in office-based, inpatient, or community settings as necessary; develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and conduct individual and group counseling sessions within the provisions of MultiCare's policies and standards, as well as local, state, federal and other regulatory requirements
  • You will respond to referrals from various locations in the community in the most effective, efficient and safe manner possible in order to perform Substance Use Disorder assessment and make treatment recommendations and care coordination
  • You will provide care coordination and case management services, brief therapy, and motivational interviewing with a focus on rapid placement into the least restrictive appropriate level of care
  • You will develop relationships with community resources and develop treatment and safety plans to assist individuals and their natural and professional supports in resolving chemically induced crises
  • You will provide and connect patients and professionals with accurate program and agency resources
  • You will complete all required documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • Current WA State Substance Use Disorder Professional certification
  • Minimum one (1) year of recent work experience as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $32.53 - $46.81 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

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