Adult Outpatient Therapist - Bremerton

Description

Adult Outpatient Therapist - Full-Time

Full-Time, On-Site (includes community outreach)
Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 per hour

$3,000 sign-on bonus*

Almira Campus - Bremerton, WA

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 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. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.

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