Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

FACT Vocational Specialist Care Coordinator

Hiring Range: $26.94 - $32.55 Per Hour (Includes FACT Differential)

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 Vocational Specialist Care Coordinator to join our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team. This role provides vocational-supportive counseling and case management to help clients living with severe mental health disorders achieve stability, independence, and their vocational and educational goals. With small caseloads and a multidisciplinary team approach, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful, individualized support in clients’ homes and community settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide work-related supportive services such as symptom management, grooming, securing clothing, transportation, and other daily living needs.
• Provide ongoing support for job retention and educational programs while assisting clients in managing symptoms.
• Deliver onsite job coaching and hands-on assistance in navigating educational and vocational settings.
• Engage clients without prior employment experience to explore interests and aptitudes through assessments and guided support.
• Document vocational and educational support activities in alignment with treatment goals.
• Participate in daily staff meetings and scheduled treatment plan reviews.
• Support clients in reducing or abstaining from substance use, utilizing harm reduction approaches.
• Use situational awareness to evaluate and reduce safety risks during home and community visits.
• Coordinate with team members in crisis intervention and collaborate with crisis services and law enforcement as needed.
• Teach and support independent living skills such as shopping, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, personal hygiene, socialization, and transportation.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

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

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Experience providing vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or workforce re-entry services to individuals experiencing mental health disorders.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of all KMHS facilities and clients resources, as well as community resources.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of FACT treatment standards for psychiatric rehabilitation.

SKILLS:

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

ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
2. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
3. Demonstrate ability to take direction from supervisor in fluid clinical scenarios to meet client needs, in coordination with other team members.

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.

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.