Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Swing Shift Care Coordinator – WISe Team
Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 Per Hour
WISe Team Members Earn An Additional $2.00/Hour Differential!

Monday – Friday 12 pm – 9 pm

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 Care Coordinator to provide comprehensive care coordination services for youth enrolled in the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the Care Coordinator plays a vital role in planning, developing, and facilitating treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. This role involves working directly with youth and families in office, school, home, and community settings to ensure access to individualized care. If you have a passion for supporting children and families through a strengths-based, collaborative approach, apply today!

Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Provide care coordination and direct services, including individual, group, and family counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Serve as the primary crisis responder for all WISe youth and families, providing de-escalation, support, and resource connection in community settings.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to ensure family voice and choice in the wraparound process.
• Develop and update individualized Plans of Care that address client needs and treatment goals.
• Conduct Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments and update them every three months to guide service planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and response in the community, establishing rapport quickly and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Educate and support families while advocating for client rights and preferences.
• Assist clients with accessing and utilizing healthcare services, social supports, and community resources.
• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with schools, social services, courts, and other agencies to ensure seamless client care.
• Provide follow-up care and access to necessary supports for youth and families in crisis.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work 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:

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

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

The capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1.                  Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
2.                  Maintain a certification as a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessor and administer this screening in person and over the phone as necessary to clients, caregivers, clinicians, social workers, and other community members

SKILLS:

1.                  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2.                  Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
3.                  Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Abilities:

1.                  Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
2.                  Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
3.                  Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

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: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen.  Peripheral vision is also required for this 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.