Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Activities and Recreation Specialist – Inpatient Units

Advanced-Level Hiring Range:  $29.58 - $36.97 Per Hour 

Entry-Level Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 Per Hour

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus*

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.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Recreation Specialist to join our Adult Inpatient Unit team. This dynamic role focuses on developing and delivering engaging, therapeutic recreational and psychoeducational activities for adult clients in a secure inpatient setting. As a key member of our multidisciplinary care team, you will play a vital role in promoting recovery, stability, and wellness through structured, meaningful activities. If you’re creative, client-focused, and passionate about behavioral health, we invite you to apply!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate a variety of safe, therapeutic recreational and psychoeducational activities for clients in the Adult Inpatient Unit.
• Collaborate with treatment team members by participating in treatment planning meetings and case consultations.
• Lead structured educational and skill-building groups to support client recovery and engagement.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and active participation of clients during all group and individual activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and behavioral observations.
• Assist in the ongoing development of therapeutic programming to enhance client experience and outcomes.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral escalations and de-escalate situations using trauma-informed approaches.

Entry-Level Minimum Qualifications:

Education- Associates Degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field.

Experience- Minimum of three years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

Advanced-Level Minimum Qualifications:

Education-Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy.

Experience- Minimum of two years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Certified as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS), WA State Registered Recreation Therapist, Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

Experience working in residential or inpatient treatment setting.

Experience with new program development and implementation.

*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.