Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Adult Outpatient Therapist – Full-Time
Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 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
• 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

Are you a compassionate therapist with a commitment to improving the lives of adults facing mental health challenges? We're seeking an Adult Outpatient Therapist to join our team. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical skills to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to our clients. Your role will also involve providing education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services, making a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care coordination services for an assigned group of clients.
• Deliver direct services, including individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.
• Take the lead in developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Educate and support clients' families, advocating for clients' rights and preferences. Collaborate with families and community agencies, such as DSHS, court systems, and housing authorities, to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Assist and support clients in accessing primary care and dental services, and help them develop health self-management skills. Coordinate psychiatric care with medical care as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when necessary.
• Maintain thorough documentation of client progress, adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Offer information to clients on substance use issues, including the impact on mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with both internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients in gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA (Less Restrictive Alternative) compliance, facilitate LRA extensions when needed, and assist in determining when revocation is appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field.

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

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after employment)

Preferred Qualifications:

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

LICENSURE: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC)

*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.