Adult Outpatient Therapist - Port Orchard
Kitsap Mental Health Services · Port Orchard, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$29.88–$37.34/hrPart-time
Hiring range: $29.88 - $37.34 per hour with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 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 and disability insurance
- Student loan assistance and professional development
- 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Free wellness app (2MorrowHealth)
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
About the Role
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.
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
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field
- Minimum 2 years of job-related experience
- Must meet agency driving requirements: at least 21 years old, licensed for a minimum of 3 years, valid Washington driver’s license, reliable and insured transportation, and successful completion of a motor vehicle history check
- Agency Affiliated Counselor licensure (can be obtained after employment)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment
- 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.