Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Mental Health Professional MHP – Residential Services – Full-time
Hiring Range: $32.53 - $40.67 per hour

$3,000 sign-on bonus*

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

Join our dedicated team at KMHS as a Residential Services Mental Health Professional, where you'll play a pivotal role in providing therapeutic psychosocial care for residents admitted to our Residential Services (RS). In collaboration with the RS team, you'll lead in all aspects of the admission and treatment process, ensuring individualized care, safety, and effective practices. Make a meaningful impact on clients' well-being and contribute to the success of our residential programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Organize admission referrals, complete history reviews, and intake interviews for residents in consultation with the RS Supervisor and Recovery Case Manager.
• Collaboratively lead weekly RS clinical team meetings to optimize the resident's stay.
• Coordinate with AOP treatment teams to implement treatment plans during the resident's stay.
• Document observations, interventions, and assessments to reflect progress and relationship to care plans.
• Develop cooperative relationships with collateral contacts to support individualized residential plans.
• Monitor resident progress and collaborate on timely and supportive discharges.
• Coordinate referrals for co-occurring disorder treatment programs when necessary.
• Conduct regular group meetings and assist in crisis de-escalation and stabilization.
• Maintain and submit records and documentation to meet regulatory and funding source requirements.
• Participate in QI activities, committees, and special task forces as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.

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

Two years of postgraduate, documented, supervised clinical experience in providing services to individuals and families

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500. Must maintain a Washington State Department of Health license in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience with the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and co-occurring substance use disorders

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary  

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