Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Therapist Child and Family Wraparound Services (WISe)

Hiring Range: $31.58 - $38.97 Per Hour (Includes WISe Team Differential)

$3,000 sign-on bonus*

Optional Weekend After Hours Support Coverage up to $5,000 / year

Benefits at a Glance 

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision 
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) 
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a WISe Team Therapist to provide intensive behavioral health services for youth and families in the community. This position helps children and caregivers build the skills and supports needed to achieve their goals and remain successful in their home environment. The role delivers therapy within a wraparound model that emphasizes family voice, choice, and partnership throughout treatment. If you're committed to helping children and families access the support they need, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

•         Provide clinical services to eligible children and families using evidence-based treatment approaches and best practice standards.

•         Complete and maintain required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner, including use of Collaborative Documentation when appropriate.

•         Provide outreach services to clients and parents or guardians in home, community, and office settings.

•         Participate in team meetings and treatment planning activities.

•         Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and other providers to support continuity of care.

•         Build teams that incorporate natural supports and community resources for youth and families.

•         Educate and support families while advocating for client rights, preferences, and participation in treatment.

•         Coordinate with community agencies to support treatment goals and service continuity.

•         Create and maintain Plans of Care that guide treatment activities for clients, families, and team members.

•         Update Plans of Care during Child and Family Team meetings.

•         Assist clients in accessing primary care, dental care, and health self-management resources.

•         Coordinate psychiatric and medical care with treatment team members.

•         Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when appropriate.

•         Participate in staff meetings and treatment planning review meetings.

•         Provide information regarding substance use, mental health, physical health, and daily functioning.

•         Coordinate services with internal and external substance use treatment providers.

•         Assist clients with obtaining resources that support independence and basic needs.

•         Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance and coordinate with court-involved personnel when needed.

•         Support continuation and extension processes for Less Restrictive Alternatives when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)

Business-rated insurance may be required if performing outreach duties.

LICENSURE: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC)

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

•  Maintain a working knowledge of current community mental health trends, including health care reform, current assessment, the treatment approach for clients with co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health medications.

•  Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

•  Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices

SKILLS:

•  Demonstrated skills in providing time-limited services to ensure caseload "flow." Utilize therapy approaches that encourage the development, monitoring, and completion of well-formulated treatment goals

•  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.

•  Communicates clearly and concisely.

•  ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

•  Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.

•  Demonstrated ability to practice solution-focused, recovery-oriented brief therapy.

•  Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards.

•  Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.

•  Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, vehicle, etc. Operation of a motor vehicle.

Work Environment: Office, outreach.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is required to:

•  Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

•  Ascend and descend stairs and navigate indoor and outdoor environments safely.

•  Lift, carry, push, and pull: Up to 10 pounds (frequently)

•  Up to 20 pounds (occasionally)

•  Up to 50 pounds (seldom)

•  Safely participate in crisis intervention, including implementation of approved de-escalation techniques, in accordance with training and organizational policy.

•  Move quickly and respond to emergencies, including rapid repositioning or short-distance movement to maintain safety and physically evade attempts at assault.

•  Use hands and arms for reaching, handling, and manipulation, including reaching above shoulder level.

•  Have visual acuity sufficient to read written materials and observe surroundings. Peripheral vision to monitor clients and the environment.

•  Have hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and detect environmental and behavioral cues.

•  Meet and maintain physical requirements demonstrated through agency-mandated training, including demonstration of ability to: maintain balance, twist torso, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, and lift arms.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.

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.