Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Bilingual Care Coordinator – Wraparound Team

Hiring Range: $28.87 - $34.54 per hour (includes WISe Differential)

Speech and writing fluency in both English and Spanish Required

Benefits at a Glance 

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision 
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) 
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Bilingual Care Coordinator to support children, youth, and families enrolled in our WISe program. This role helps families navigate services, build supportive teams, and work toward goals that matter most to them. Services are delivered in homes, schools, and community settings where support can be most effective. If you're passionate about helping families access resources and build lasting support systems, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

•         Provide care coordination services for assigned children, youth, and families enrolled in WISe.

•         Deliver direct services including family support, crisis intervention, care coordination, and case management.

•         Facilitate Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings that promote family voice, choice, and participation throughout the wraparound process.

•         Coordinate participation in related meetings including IEP conferences, court proceedings, Family Team Decision Making meetings, and other family support meetings.

•         Identify natural supports and encourage their involvement in the family's treatment and support network.

•         Develop and maintain Plans of Care that reflect family goals, strengths, needs, and action steps.

•         Ensure Plans of Care are updated following each Child & Family Team meeting.

•         Complete assigned action steps and coordinate follow-through among team members.

•         Build relationships with community partners and identify services that support family needs and goals.

•         Assist families in accessing housing, education, healthcare, transportation, social services, and other community resources.

•         Complete Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments and reassessments according to program requirements.

•         Use CANS results to guide treatment planning and service coordination.

•         Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals in collaboration with the treatment team.

•         Educate and support families while advocating for client rights, preferences, and culturally responsive services.

•         Coordinate care with DSHS, schools, courts, housing providers, medical providers, and other community partners.

•         Support clients in accessing medical, dental, psychiatric, and behavioral health services.

•         Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when appropriate.

•         Document services and client progress in accordance with agency, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

•         Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning reviews, and team consultations.

•         Provide education regarding mental health, substance use, and overall wellness.

•         Monitor clients with Less Restrictive Orders (LROs/LRAs) and coordinate extensions or related court processes when needed. 

Minimum Qualifications:

BILINGUAL: Spanish and English Fluency required

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. The incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, 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.

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:

• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
• 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:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Abilities:

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

Worksite-Specific Requirements: check applicable worksite(s)

 WORKSITE #1: Bentley Campus

REQUIREMENT: No additional requirements for this worksite location.

 WORKSITE #2: Community Outreach

REQUIREMENT: No additional requirements for this worksite location.

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

Work Environment: Office, outreach.

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. 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.