Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Behavioral Health Tech – Youth Inpatient Unit (YIU)

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour

Additional Pay With Shift Differentials! (Up To An Additional $1.25/Hr)

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.)
• 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.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Join our team at Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) as a Behavioral Health Technician for our Youth Inpatient Unit (YIU). As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing ongoing assistance to clients in the YIU while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals struggling with mental health issues? Then apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the YIU by monitoring their behaviors and activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized environment within the unit.
• Implement treatment plans under the guidance of the treatment team.
• Document client interactions and observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate effectively with other staff members.
• Provide support and guidance to clients as needed.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to coordinate client care and services.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary.
• Engage clients in therapeutic activities and promote positive social interactions.
• Support clients in developing coping skills and self-management techniques.
• Facilitate group activities and recreational therapy sessions.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: 1 year (customer service, social services, or behavioral health)

Valid Washington Food Handler card. (Can be obtained after hire)

LICENSURE: Eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

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

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in MPAC/CPI trainings and other agency-mandated trainings

SKILLS:

1. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2. Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.

ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.

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: 

• Ability to maintain audio and visual observation at all times.
• Ability to stand and be mobile for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, hold and lift as needed to successfully evade and/or participate in protective holds against client weight (40 -250lbs).
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain calm and utilize safety training in potentially assaultive client interactions.
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to assist or intervene when needed in potentially stressful situations.
• Successful completion of safety training, which includes demonstration of ability to:  maintain balance, torso twist, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling 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.