Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Forensic Programs Therapist – Outpatient Competency Restoration Master Instructor

Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus (½ first paycheck, ½ 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.

Become a pivotal part of Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) as a Forensic Programs Therapist – Outpatient Competency Restoration Master Instructor. In this dynamic role, you’ll directly impact individuals determined by the court to require competency restoration, helping them access justice and treatment in the least restrictive environment. Your work will combine clinical expertise, leadership, and a dedication to community impact.

The Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP) provides timely and effective competency restoration services to individuals determined by the court as not compliant to stand trial and appropriate for community treatment.  This program works closely with the Health Care Authority and DSHS Forensic Navigators.  The Master Instructor provides direct clinical services to clients including working with client individually in the office and in the community on an outreach basis. This position acts as Master Instructor for OCRP program, supervises diversion case management staff in outpatient and residential settings, and ensures program fidelity through quality assurance activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention, individualized care planning, and psychoeducation to clients.
• Facilitate the “Breaking Barriers Competency Program” and support clients in understanding legal competency rights.
• Supervise and mentor Subject Matter Expert clinicians to ensure program fidelity and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Forensic Navigators to coordinate referrals and intakes.
• Utilize the DSM-V to apply diagnostic criteria and develop tailored treatment strategies.
• Provide training and coaching to team members based on identified needs.
• Participate in team meetings, community collaborations, and mandated training sessions.
• Promote trauma-informed care and cultural competency within all services.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health.

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 agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, 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.

This position may require staff to enter the jail to engage with clients. The incumbent staff must be able to obtain jail access by passing background check annually.

LICENSURE: Eligibility for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.
3. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices

SKILLS:

1. 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
2. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
3. Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely.
4. Computer skills - The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to:

1. Establish therapeutic relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
2. Practice recovery oriented, strength based therapy.
3. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
4. Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
5. 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, etc.

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

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen.  Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

*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.