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Child & Family Behavioral Health Counselor
Kitsap Mental Health Services provides compassionate and effective outpatient services to children, youth, and families. Our team works in home, school, and community settings to create customized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, strengths, and cultural background. With year-round support, we focus on helping children and adolescents grow, succeed, and flourish in school and life. From mental health assessments to family therapy and case management, we offer a full range of services to ensure a positive, predictable treatment experience. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in our community!
Primary Responsibilities:
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.
Job Description
Description
Child & Family Behavioral Health Counselor
Full Time, Onsite
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 provides compassionate and effective outpatient services to children, youth, and families. Our team works in home, school, and community settings to create customized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, strengths, and cultural background. With year-round support, we focus on helping children and adolescents grow, succeed, and flourish in school and life. From mental health assessments to family therapy and case management, we offer a full range of services to ensure a positive, predictable treatment experience. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in our community!
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide effective and efficient clinical services, using evidence-based practice models including
but not limited to STAY and RUBI to eligible children and families in the community.
• Complete and maintain all required clinical and administrative records in a timely manner,
using Collaborative Documentation when appropriate. Documentation includes but not
limited to progress notes, safety plans and cross system care plans.
• Provide outreach services to clients and their caregivers.
• Participate in team meetings in home, community, and office.
• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies and other providers to ensure continuity and
quality of care. Build teams utilizing natural supports to support the families in WISe.
• Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences. Consult
with families and community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, etc.,
to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Crisis Responders/crisis services
when appropriate.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as the effect of
mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and
external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic
needs.
• Assist in facilitating therapeutic and recreational groups for youth and families enrolled in
services.
• In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not
specifically listed in the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health or Bachelor’s
degree in related field.
EXPIERENCE: 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 all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, 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 hire)
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.
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.