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Also known as: sudp, community health worker
Avg. salary range
$45k–$62k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Substance use disorder professionals (SUDP) and trainees assist people to overcome substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions. Duties often include evaluating and treating patients in varying levels of care.
Career Level
Where you could work
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What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Compassion
Are you able to understand how someone else is feeling without judgment? Do you reach out when you see someone in need of help?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$40,900
Average
$45,200
High
$49,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts vary depending on agency and level of care. Some agency shifts may be 9 to 5, other agencies may require evenings and weekends and some residential agencies may require night shifts.
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$51,767
Overall Rank
171st
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
32nd
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
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