Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Behavioral Health Technician – Adult Inpatient Unit (AIU)

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour

Earn Additional Pay With Shift Differentials! (Up To An Additional $1.25/Hr) 

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Join our Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) team as a Behavioral Health Technician for our Adult Inpatient Unit (AIU). As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our adult clients while supporting their treatment objectives. If you are committed to providing compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor client behaviors and activities to ensure their safety within the AIU.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment per unit protocols.
• Implement treatment plans under the guidance of the treatment team.
• Accurately document client interactions and observations using electronic and paper charting systems.
• Collaborate with fellow staff members to provide comprehensive care to clients.
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary.
• Facilitate group activities and therapeutic sessions to promote recovery.
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to coordinate client care.
• Support clients in developing coping skills and self-management techniques.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to treatment planning discussions.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: 1 year (customer service, social services, or behavioral health)

Valid Washington Food Handler card. (Can be obtained after hire)

LICENSURE: Eligible for an Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

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

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in MPAC/CPI trainings and other agency-mandated trainings

SKILLS:

1. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2. Communication ‑ : Communicates clearly and concisely.

ABILITIES:

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

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to maintain audio and visual observation at all times.
• Ability to stand and be mobile for long periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, hold and lift as needed to successfully evade and/or participate in protective holds against client weight (40 -250lbs).
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain calm and utilize safety training in potentially assaultive client interactions.
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to assist or intervene in potentially stressful situations.
• Successful completion of safety training, which includes demonstration of ability to:  maintain balance, torso twist, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling position.

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.