Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor

Kitsap Mental Health Services•Bremerton, WA

59d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor I to join our Adult Outpatient Team supporting adults 18 and older facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our team of Psychiatric Medication Providers, Masters-Level Therapists, Care Coordinators, and Behavioral Health Professionals collaborates to provide respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. As part of our team, you’ll contribute by delivering essential counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and support to clients as they work toward their recovery goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or a related field.
1 year of experience required
Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration or ability to obtain after hire.
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have been licensed for a minimum of three years
Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check
Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington
Must have reliable, insured transportation

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of job-related experience
Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

Deliver individual, group, and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention and case management to assigned clients.
Develop, implement, and review treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
Educate clients' families, advocating for clients’ rights and maintaining coordination with community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, and housing authorities.
Support clients in accessing primary and psychiatric care, fostering health self-management skills, and coordinating care.
Provide crisis intervention services and collaborate with crisis responders as needed.
Document client progress promptly, using collaborative documentation with clients as appropriate.
Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning sessions to ensure cohesive care.
Provide education on substance use and coordinate with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
Assist clients in accessing resources to support autonomy and meet basic needs.
Monitor and facilitate compliance with Less Restrictive Alternatives (LRA) as appropriate.
Provide outreach services as deemed clinically appropriate.