Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

New Journeys Case Manager- 20 hours per week
Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 per hour  

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health disorders? Join our team at KMHS Mental Health Services as a Care Coordinator for our New Journeys program. As a Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in providing essential support and guidance to clients on their journey to recovery. 

New Journeys is a team-based, multi-disciplinary, recovery-oriented model serving Transition Age Youth (TAY) and adults, between the ages of 15-40 years that have a diagnosis meeting the criteria for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) or Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) and experiencing the first episode of psychosis. Treatment is highly individualized, serving a maximum of 20-30 clients at any one time per the New Journeys model used throughout Washington State. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the New Journeys team to provide comprehensive case management to assigned clients.
• Participate in individualized treatment planning for clients, focusing on their unique needs and goals.
• Motivate and engage clients in making positive behavioral changes to support their long-term recovery.
• Educate clients and their families about mental health diagnoses and the recovery process for psychotic disorders.
• Document client progress accurately and timely, showcasing the relevance of case management activities to treatment plan goals.
• Assist clients in developing essential skills for independent living, including daily tasks and accessing community resources.
• Contribute to crisis intervention efforts and coordinate with other team members, law enforcement, and crisis outreach teams when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or a related field. 

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience) 

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation. 

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

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

The capacity to work well with children and families. 

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.