Behavioral Health Counselor - Wraparound Team

Full Time Behavioral Health Counselor – WISe Team
Hiring Range: $26.89 - $33.61 Per Hour
WISe Team Members Earn An Additional $2.00/Hour Differential!

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 Behavioral Health Counselor to join our community-based Child & Family Wraparound Intensive Services (WISe) team. This position is vital in providing therapeutic and case management services to children and families utilizing evidence-based practices. If you are passionate about supporting youth with behavioral health needs in both home and community settings, and thrive in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic services using evidence-based models including STAY and RUBI for eligible youth and families.
• Deliver case management and outreach services in the home, school, and community settings.
• Collaborate with schools, agencies, and other providers to ensure quality, coordinated care.
• Participate in care planning meetings, including in-home and office-based team meetings.
• Educate and support families, advocating for client rights and preferences.
• Provide crisis intervention and partner with crisis responders as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and safety plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic and recreational groups for youth and caregivers.
• Assist clients with accessing resources to meet basic needs and support autonomy.
• Coordinate substance use education and collaborate with internal and external providers.
• Support treatment planning with cross-system collaboration and natural support team building.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health or Bachelor’s degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 3 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 Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Enrollment in continuing education in pursuit of a master’s level degree in social services related field.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.
3. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices

SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated skills in providing time-limited services to ensure caseload "flow." 
2. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
3. Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely.
4. Computer skills - The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
2. Demonstrated ability to practice solution-focused, recovery-oriented brief therapy.
3. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
4. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
5. 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.  Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

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.