Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

HARPs Supervisor

Hiring Range: $26.89 - $33.61 Per Hour

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.)
• YMCA Membership: Take advantage of a fully employer-paid YMCA membership for you and your eligible family members (adult spouse/partner and children under 26). With waived joining fees, access to local facilities, and 24/7 virtual classes through Y360, it’s a powerful resource to support your health and wellness.
• 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.
• 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 hiring a HARPs Supervisor to provide leadership and program oversight for our Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (HARPs) program and Peer Bridger team. This role plays a critical part in connecting individuals with housing, behavioral health, and supportive services, ensuring quality care, and fostering strong partnerships across the community. The HARPs Supervisor provides supervision, training, and mentoring to staff while also carrying a small caseload to directly support clients in their recovery journey.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) to coordinate housing supports for HARP participants.
• Collaborate with community providers, courts, law enforcement, hospitals, and social services to connect clients with appropriate programs and resources.
• Assess referrals and ensure eligibility for HARPs services.
• Supervise, train, and mentor HARPs and Peer Bridger staff, monitoring daily operations, quality of care, and compliance.
• Provide oversight of program fidelity, RCW/WAC compliance, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular chart reviews to ensure quality and accountability.
• Develop and manage program budgets, resolving fiscal and reporting issues with Accounting and IS as needed.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with KMHS programs including Hospital Liaison, Crisis Response, Residential Services, Outpatient Teams, and Medical providers.
• Promote knowledge of HARPs and Peer Bridger programs among referral sources and community partners.
• Carry a part-time caseload and assist with client care coordination and recovery planning.
• Provide linkages to KMHS services, external resources, and community supports while ensuring continuity of care.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide interim support until Mobile Crisis Outreach Team arrives.
• Recruit, hire, coach, and develop HARPs staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Document services, maintain compliance with policies, and participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field OR four years of housing experience.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Two (2) years’ experience working with clients with mental illness.

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.

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Five (5) years of experience working with clients with mental illness. Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, housing and supportive services, and substance abuse treatment.

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Certified Peer Counselor and Peer Supervisor Certification.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Worksite-Specific Requirements: check applicable worksite(s)

 WORKSITE #1: Almira Campus

REQUIREMENT: No additional requirements for this worksite.

 WORKSITE #2: Outreach and client homes.

REQUIREMENT: Active Driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report and reliable, insured transportation.

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

Work Environment: Office, outreach. 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.

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.