Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Full-Time Mental Health Clinical Trainer II

Hiring Range: $29.58 – $36.97 Per Hour

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus*

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 Clinical Trainer II to drive clinical excellence across the agency through high-impact training and development. In this role, you will design and deliver innovative training programs to support clinicians at every level—from onboarding to continued professional development. This is your opportunity to shape the future of behavioral health in a mission-driven, trauma-informed organization. If you thrive on empowering others and want to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead training for clinical staff in treatment planning, documentation, clinical notes, and electronic health records (EHR).
• Develop and implement strategies based on clinical chart reviews, leadership input, and identified agency-wide trends.
• Perform ongoing training needs assessments and develop responsive training materials and curricula.
• Partner with clinical leaders to develop and maintain an essential learning curriculum for all clinical roles.
• Provide system and clinical consultation to ensure training is integrated into daily practice and agency goals.
• Promote and support the integration of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder services, as well as whole-person care.
• Monitor training effectiveness through feedback strategies and support sustainability planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee agency clinical instructors to ensure coverage and compliance with Washington Administrative Code and certification standards.
• Stay current with trends in community mental health, evidence-based practices, diagnostic models, and healthcare reform.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with seriously and persistently mentally ill and seriously emotionally disturbed individuals and their families across the lifespan in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings.

LICENSURE: Eligibility for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years of experience)

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge and experience in training evidence –based practices required.  Experience in conducting and leading small and large group presentations
2. Knowledge of Electronic Medical/Health Records. Knowledge of the Credible system preferred.
3. Ability to be certified to train a variety of trainings with pre-established curricula.   

SKILLS:

1. Must have excellent public speaking / oral communication skills in order to convey information and concepts effectively. 
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems. 

ABILITIES:

1. 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.

*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.