Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Behavioral Health Counselor I – Adult Outpatient Services

Hiring Range: $24.94 – $30.55 per hour

BA Degree Required

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 Behavioral Health Counselor I to join our Adult Outpatient Team supporting adults 18 and older facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our team of Psychiatric Medication Providers, Masters-Level Therapists, Care Coordinators, and Behavioral Health Professionals collaborates to provide respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. As part of our team, you’ll contribute by delivering essential counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and support to clients as they work toward their recovery goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention and case management to assigned clients.
• Develop, implement, and review treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Educate clients' families, advocating for clients’ rights and maintaining coordination with community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, and housing authorities.
• Support clients in accessing primary and psychiatric care, fostering health self-management skills, and coordinating care.
• Provide crisis intervention services and collaborate with crisis responders as needed.
• Document client progress promptly, using collaborative documentation with clients as appropriate.
• Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning sessions to ensure cohesive care.
• Provide education on substance use and coordinate with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients in accessing resources to support autonomy and meet basic needs.
• Monitor and facilitate compliance with Less Restrictive Alternatives (LRA) as appropriate.
• Provide outreach services as deemed clinically appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (1 year of experience required)

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration or ability to obtain after hire.

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.

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.

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.