Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Mental Health Professional (MHP) – Adult Inpatient Unit

Hiring Range: $35.78 - $44.74 Per Hour

Earn Additional Pay With Shift Differentials! (Up To An Additional $6.00/Hour) 

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (half first paycheck, ¼ at 6mo, ¼ at 12mo)*

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.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Professional to provide inpatient therapeutic psychosocial care for voluntary and involuntary adults in the Adult Inpatient Unit. If you are interested in an opportunity to be a crucial part of our multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively to provide support to underserved populations, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop treatment plans for both voluntary and involuntary residents, maintaining individualized and effective plans.
• Provide short-term individual, group, and family therapy services to expedite discharge planning.
• Complete all required documentation for newly admitted clients promptly.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to implement meaningful treatment plans.
• Act as an advocate for clients' psychiatric and social needs.
• Develop discharge plans and arrange necessary follow-up appointments.
• Complete crisis stabilization training and participate in the management of assaultive clients when needed.
• Regularly assess client and staff safety, taking effective corrective action.
• Participate in QI activities, committees, and special task forces as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.  

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

Two years of documented, supervised clinical experience serving youth with mental health and/or co-occurring behavioral health disorders.

LICENSURE: Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience with the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and co-occurring substance use disorders

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

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.