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*

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 10 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

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: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire). Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500.   

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.