Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Crisis Stabilization Specialist – Full-Time

Hiring Range: $37.57 - $46.52 Per Hour

Additional Shift Differentials Up To +$6.00/Hour

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Fully Onsite in Bremerton, WA No Travel Or Outreach Required

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 is seeking MHPs eager to grow their careers and leadership skills working with crisis populations. If you are ready to ditch your caseload, make a meaningful impact, and join a collaborative and supportive team environment, apply today!

In this crucial role, you will provide 24/7 therapeutic psychosocial care for adults admitted to the 24-hour Crisis Triage Facility (CTF). As a critical team member, you will work closely with staff, referral parties, and other internal KMHS departments, contributing to the clinical direction of the CTF.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete intake interviews and documentation with newly admitted clients promptly, establishing cooperative relationships with collateral contacts for effective Crisis Stabilization Plans.
• Develop individualized Crisis Stabilization Plans, incorporating relevant data from prescriber histories and nursing plans of care.
• Collaborate with the CTF Program Manager, RN, Supervisors, Physicians, and Designated Crisis Responders for cohesive crisis intervention and assessing the need for a higher level of care.
• Act as an advocate for the psychiatric and social needs of clients, providing consultation to physicians/ARNPs in the development of treatment plans.
• Provide short-term individual, group, and family therapeutic services to expedite discharge planning and reduce the need for readmission.
• Develop discharge instructions with Recovery Case Managers and Certified Peer Counselors, including arranging and documenting follow-up appointments.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to meet regulatory, agency, and funding source requirements.
• Routinely assess client and staff safety, taking effective corrective action as needed.
• Observe the effect of current policies, informing supervisors of deficiencies, and suggesting special projects for improvement.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, committees, and special task forces as requested.
• Disclose limited client information as necessary, adhering to HIPAA privacy and security standards.

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 2 years of job-related experience)

Two years of postgraduate, documented, supervised clinical experience with the chronically mentally ill, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse, substance related disorders, and emotionally disturbed clients.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, substance abuse treatment, and experience in therapeutic residential treatment setting.

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.