Kitsap Mental Health Services·Bremerton, Washington
Students will apply treatment planning and service coordination skills while connecting clients to appropriate resources. They will participate in client-centered services and work collaboratively within a professional behavioral health team.
SUDP Student Practicum (Unpaid) This opportunity is EXCLUSIVELY for currently enrolled students in the Olympic College AA in Human Services SUDP Program who are registered in HS 275/276 Practicum courses. Applicants must meet all course prerequisites and be actively enrolled at Olympic College (Bremerton campus).
This practicum opportunity is a capstone learning experience for students in the Human Services and Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) program at Olympic College. Students will gain hands-on, supervised field experience in a human services or behavioral health agency while applying skills learned in coursework.
Apply treatment planning and service coordination skills Locate and connect clients to appropriate resources Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) Work collaboratively in a professional team environment Observe and participate in client-centered services Practice self-reflection and performance evaluation Maintain ethical, professional, and culturally responsive standards
EDUCATION: Be enrolled in HS 275 and/or HS 276, Have completed required prerequisites: . EXPERIENCE: Entry Level (no experience required). Capacity to work well with vulnerable populations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills Interest in behavioral health, addiction recovery, or social services Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct Cultural awareness and sensitivity Initiative, reliability, and professionalism . 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.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Olympic College AA in Human Services SUDP Program and registered for HS 275/276 courses. No prior professional experience is required, but the ability to work with vulnerable populations is essential.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.