Behavioral Interventionist

Kitsap Mental Health Services • Bremerton, WA

1d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Mental Health Services is hiring a Mental Health Behavior Interventionist for the on-site School Based Program at Bremerton West Hills School. The role provides ongoing supervision, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic support to children in a structured school setting. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the interventionist helps foster a positive environment for students who need intensive behavioral health support, and works with students and families to build skills and support success.

The position follows a 92% compensation structure to align with the academic calendar year and scheduled working hours. The hiring range is $25.19–$30.86 per hour.

The work takes place in classroom and office settings. The role requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; navigating indoor environments; lifting and carrying items; assisting with client movement; and participating in crisis response, including approved de-escalation techniques and physical restraints in accordance with training and policy. Agency-mandated training includes demonstrating specified movement and physical capabilities.

KMHS describes a collaborative team environment and offers health and wellness coverage, paid time off, insurance, professional development and training, retirement benefits, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and wellness resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or a behavioral health field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with four or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with children in an intensive, milieu-based program.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; training is provided by the organization.
• Complete FBI fingerprinting, as required for contractor employees with regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children under RCW 28A.400.303.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier.
• Ability to meet productivity standards, work collaboratively as a team member, work well with children and families, and build positive working relationships with staff across agency departments.
• Meet the physical requirements described in the posting, including mobility, lifting, assisting with client movement, and safe participation in crisis intervention and agency-mandated physical training.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of job-related experience.
• Experience working with the special education population.
• Educational or classroom management experience.
• Awareness of or working knowledge of cognitive/behavioral therapy, rational/emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions to encourage students to follow program expectations and help identify and address issues affecting their social and emotional behavior.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect student behavior according to approved procedures, providing constant supervision as needed.
• Provide immediate therapeutic crisis interventions as necessary.
• Provide one-to-one support, including help with transitions to other schools within a student’s home district or with academic tasks.
• Partner with students’ families, including conducting family meetings, conducting home outreach, coordinating with other systems, and connecting families with resources or services as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and consultations with parents and staff regarding student behavior; attend IEP meetings as necessary.
• Coach school faculty as requested through classroom observations, presentations, and participation in family staffing or multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Document client progress and activity according to established policies and procedures.
• Organize and implement social skills and therapeutic groups as needed.
• Support program operations as needed, including organizing student-store supplies, stocking and operating the kitchen, and organizing school activities such as breaks, physical education, and field trips.
• Perform other responsibilities appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 19 days of paid time off, two mental health days, and 10 paid holidays in the first year; prorated for part-time employees.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan with investment options and possible company contributions, depending on eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support, including counseling and financial advice.
• Pet insurance for cats and dogs.
• Free access to the 2MorrowHealth behavioral change and wellness app.
• Home-support resources for buying, selling, or refinancing a home.
• Collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level