Bilingual Mental Health Therapist - Wraparound Team

Description

Bilingual WISe Team Therapist


Hiring Range: $33.80 - $41.20 per hour (includes WISe Differential)


$3,000 sign-on bonus*

Speech and writing fluency in both English and Spanish Required


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 looking for a compassionate Bilingual WISe Team Therapistto join our Wraparound Intensive Services (WISe) team, dedicated to helping at-risk kids and their families access intensive, personalized mental health support. WISe offers a highly individualized approach, meeting families where they are-at home or in convenient community locations-to create a plan centered on each child and family's strengths.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver clinical services to children and families, including evidence-based treatments (CANS certification required within two months of hire).
• Provide outreach and participate in meetings in various settings (home, community, office).
• Collaborate with schools, social services, and providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Build support networks, including natural and community supports, to empower families in WISe.
• Educate families, advocate for client rights, and maintain coordination with agencies like DSHS, court systems, and housing authorities.
• Support clients in accessing healthcare, developing self-management skills, and connecting with primary care and dental providers.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with crisis services as needed.
• Document client progress and maintain client records in alignment with agency standards.

Minimum Qualifications :


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


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


Bilingual Spanish required.


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 hire)


Preferred Qualifications:


EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)


Business-rated insurance may be required if performing outreach duties.


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.