Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Vocational Specialist – FACT Team – Full-time
Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 per hour

Additional $2.00 per hour worked differential

Benefits: 

• 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

Be part of our dedicated FACT team at KMHS, providing time-limited services to clients most impacted by symptoms of mental health disorders. Join us as a Vocational Specialist Care Coordinator, where you'll work collaboratively to provide vocational-supportive counseling to help clients achieve their vocational and educational goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives and provide essential support on their journey to recovery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide work-related supportive services, including symptom management, grooming assistance, transportation, and job site support.
• Offer ongoing support for job retention and educational programs while assisting clients in managing symptoms.
• Provide onsite job coaching and hands-on assistance in navigating educational resources for long-term stability.
• Engage and motivate clients to explore interests and aptitudes, completing interest inventories or assessments.
• Document client progress, demonstrating relevance of vocational/educational support to treatment goals.
• Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning review meetings, and crisis intervention as directed.
• Assist clients in building skills for independent living and reducing substance use through a harm reduction approach.
• Coordinate with team members, Mobile Crisis Outreach, and law enforcement officials when necessary.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards for the position.

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 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 Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Experience providing vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or workforce re-entry services to individuals experiencing mental health disorders.

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.