Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

NOC Shift Behavioral Health Tech - Pendleton Place - Full Time
Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour

Additional Pay With Shift Differentials! (Up To An Additional $1.25/Hr)

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.)
• YMCA Membership: Take advantage of a fully employer-paid YMCA membership for you and your eligible family members (adult spouse/partner and children under 26). With waived joining fees, access to local facilities, and 24/7 virtual classes through Y360, it’s a powerful resource to support your health and wellness.
• 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.
• 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 seeking a reliable and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to support clients at Pendleton Place. In this role, you’ll help maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment by supporting daily living needs, monitoring client well-being, and assisting with treatment goals alongside housing and clinical staff. You will also serve as a key point of contact for residents, visitors, and partner agencies while contributing to a calm and therapeutic setting. If you’re motivated to support individuals in a residential behavioral health environment and value teamwork and meaningful service, we encourage you to apply.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure positive customer relations by courteously and helpfully interacting with all individuals entering the building.
• Monitor lobby activities and serve as a liaison between staff and clients, responding appropriately to client agitation or inappropriate behavior.
• Buzz clients and visitors in and out of the building and maintain the banned list.
• Work with the team to reinforce consumer behaviors as specified in treatment plans.
• Handle incoming phone calls and route them professionally, ensuring timely distribution of messages.
• Provide administrative support to the Pendleton Place Manager, managing calendars and email, and facilitating meeting preparation.
• Deescalate situations and discern when additional support is needed.
• Maintain supplies for the work area and ensure the cleanliness of common areas.
• Assist clients in meeting their daily basic needs for health and safety, including monitoring, maintaining cleanliness, and inventory management.
• Complete all required electronic and paper charting, documentation, and data entry as per KMHS guidelines.
• Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including observation and assessment of client mental status.
• Complete all paperwork related to direct client care.
• Attend mandatory training and keep documentation current.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

Valid Washington Food Handler card.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

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

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in MPAC/CPI training and other agency-mandated training
• Maintain basic knowledge of medical records, IS, and agency procedures and forms to answer staff questions and facilitate problem-solving.

SKILLS:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills are required to prioritize a variety of work assignments. 
• Computer skills - Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office environments.

ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Work with the public on the phone and in person.
• Work with people and maintain composure in emergencies. 
• Work independently and as a team member. 
• The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Worksite-Specific Requirements: check applicable worksite(s)

 WORKSITE #1: Pendleton Place

REQUIREMENTS: No additional requirements for this location.

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

Work Environment: Office, residential apartments.

Mental/Physical Requirements:  While performing the job duties, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, ascend and descend stairs, talk or listen and lift to 50 pounds. 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.