Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Crisis Mental Health Professional (MA Degree and MHP Required)

Hiring Range: $34.96 - $43.10 Per Hour

Additional Shift Differentials Up To +$6.00/Hour

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Fully Onsite in Bremerton, WA

No Travel Or Outreach Required

What We Provide: 

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 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

About KMHS:

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a not-for-profit organization offering evidence-based behavioral health services to underserved populations in Kitsap County. We are a rapidly growing agency that recently achieved Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) status, have ambitious plans to expand our main campus, and are introducing a groundbreaking new TMS program. It’s an exciting time to join our team!

About The Crisis Triage Center:

The voluntary Kitsap County Crisis Triage Center provides short term stabilization and crisis services (up to 5 days) to adults experiencing a psychosocial crisis such as a mental health issue, eviction, domestic violence, substance use, homelessness, and more. Multi-disciplinary teams of Peer Counselors, Treatment Aides, Mental Health Professionals and Recovery Case Managers work together to address each individual’s needs. Staff support the client in developing a collaborative plan to navigate the crisis.

What You’ll Do:

In this crucial role, you will provide clinical assessment and stabilization services for voluntary adults admitted to the 24-hour Crisis Triage Center (CTC). As a critical team member, you will work closely with staff, referral parties, and other internal KMHS departments, contributing to the clinical direction of the CTC.

If you are ready to ditch your caseload, make a meaningful impact, and join a collaborative and supportive team environment, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Triaging referrals from community partners acting as point of contact to promptly gather all necessary documentation in order to effectively organize admissions and discharges.
• Complete intake interviews and develop individualized Crisis Stabilization Plans for each client, incorporating relevant data from the client’s history, self-report at time of intake, risk assessment and any collateral information. .
• Collaborate with the CTC program manager, administrative clinical supervisor, , and Designated Crisis Responders for cohesive crisis intervention and assessing the need for a higher level of care.
• Oversee the clinical care of the clients residing at CTC, including managing risk, and de-escalating where appropriate.
• Assign and lead the multi-disciplinary team, to include Behavioural Health Technicians, Peer Counselors and Case Managers. Ensure daily assignments and tasks are complete promptly and address any staff concerns or needs.
• Provide brief individual, therapeutic services to support client stabilization and reduction in symptoms. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to provide individualized resources and safety planning to ensure successful discharge planning and reduce the need for readmission or higher level of care.
• Develop individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the Recovery Case Manager and Certified Peer Counselors, including arranging and documenting follow-up appointments.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to meet regulatory, agency, and funding source requirements.
• Disclose limited client information as necessary, adhering to HIPAA privacy and security standards.

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 working directly within behavioral health including co-occurring mental health and substance abuse, substance related disorders. .

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor License or higher.

Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500.

This position requires the ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience in crisis services, inpatient adult services., or experience in therapeutic residential treatment setting.

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

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.