Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Pendleton Place Shift Supervisor

Full-Time Friday 2 pm - 12:30 am, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 8:30 pm, Monday 2 pm -12:30 am, On-Site (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $26.89 – $33.61 Per Hour
 

Benefits at a Glance 

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision 
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) 
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Pendleton Place Shift Supervisor to support residents as they access services, manage daily challenges, and navigate behavioral health needs. In this role, you will provide direct engagement, crisis support, and connection to resources while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will help residents build stability and confidence as they move toward greater independence and engagement in care. If you are committed to supporting individuals in a recovery‑focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive pre-engagement and engagement activities, including problem-solving, client education, resource referral, appointment reminders, and other obligations.
• Assist in addressing any barriers that may exist.
• Provide motivational counseling, resident advocacy, education, reminder calls, and outreach to encourage and facilitate residents’ ability to connect with behavioral health treatment services. Arrange for interpreters (including spoken language and ASL) as needed.
• Assist with setting up Paratransit or providing education on the Kitsap Transit system to assist clients with removing transportation barriers for community engagement.
• Assist and support residents in finding and effectively using primary care physicians and dentists to develop health self-management skills. Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) when appropriate.  
• Document resident progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to contract guidelines and established policies and procedures.
• Assist the client in developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team.
• Use clinical judgment and be proficient with de-escalation skills to remain calm and effective when working with residents of all ages who may be distressed or experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Participate in providing information to residents on substance use issues such as mental health, physical health, and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings as appropriate for resident care.
• Assist clients with resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.
• Act as an "on-call" staff member to assist and support other Pendleton Place staff for urgent matters and fill in when call-outs arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field. High school diploma or GED accepted with 4+ years of relevant job experience.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related 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: None

EXPERIENCE: Specialist (5+years of relevant experience)

Previous experience in supervision or leadership of a team.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.

SKILLS:

• Communication -- Ensure quality service to the public by communicating in a sensitive, respectful, and knowledgeable manner. Contribute toward developing and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with KMHS programs, other public or private agencies, and the public to enhance the agency's overall mission and goals.
• Computer skills --Proficient with computers and able to concurrently enter data into an electronic medical record with speed and accuracy while speaking with consumers face-to-face or over the telephone.

Abilities:

• Ability to participate as an integral member of the Pendleton Place Team. Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
• Demonstrated ability to be comfortable and practical with assisting a diverse population of individuals across the lifespan with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness or Serious Emotional Disturbance and who may be in crisis.

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

Work Environment: Office, outreach.

Mental/Physical Requirements:  While performing the job duties, the employee must walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

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.