Outpatient Adult Mental Health Therapist

Adult Outpatient Therapist - Full-Time

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 Therapist to join our team providing direct clinical services to adults with complex behavioral health needs. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll help clients achieve their goals through counseling, case management, and care coordination in both office and community-based settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care coordination and direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
• Deliver crisis intervention and case management services to assigned clients.
• Develop, implement, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Educate and support clients' families while advocating for client rights and preferences.
• Coordinate care with external agencies such as DSHS, courts, and housing authorities.
• Assist clients in accessing medical and dental care and develop self-management health skills.
• Facilitate coordination of psychiatric and medical care with providers.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders when needed.
• Document services and client progress in accordance with agency standards.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to treatment planning and client progress reviews.
• Provide education on substance use issues and collaborate with internal and external providers.
• Support clients in accessing basic resources and developing life skills for autonomy.
• Monitor court-ordered LRA compliance and coordinate with CRT and legal stakeholders as needed.

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 meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, 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.

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.