Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor II

Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor II – Child & Family Inclusive Community Care Team

Hiring Range: $26.89 - $33.61 Per Hour

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 Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor II to join our Inclusive Community Care Team. This role provides direct support and treatment services to clients in need, including care coordination, therapy, crisis intervention, and outreach in schools, homes, and community settings. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both Spanish and English, demonstrating cultural competency and responsiveness to diverse populations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families while working in a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care coordination services for assigned clients to ensure comprehensive support.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services.
• Conduct in-office and community outreach to schools, homes, and other locations to best support treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Advocate for client rights and preferences, providing education and consultation to families and community agencies.
• Assist clients in accessing medical and dental care, coordinating psychiatric treatment with physical health services.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with Designated Crisis Responders and other crisis services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
• Participate in team meetings, staff development, and training opportunities to enhance service delivery.
• Offer support and referrals for substance use treatment, vocational training, and housing assistance.
• Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures while providing culturally competent services.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health

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.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

LICENSURE: Eligibility for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

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 for youth and their caregivers

SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated skills in providing time-limited services to ensure caseload "flow."  Utilize therapy approaches that encourage the development, monitoring, and completion of well-formulated treatment goals
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:

Demonstrated ability to:

1. Establish therapeutic relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
2. Practice solution-focused, recovery-oriented brief therapy.
3. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
4. 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.