Infant and Early Childhood Care Coordinator

Kitsap Mental Health Services • Bremerton, WA

87d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Child and Family Care Coordinator to support our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) program. In this role, you will provide direct support to young children and their families, helping them navigate behavioral health and developmental systems. This position blends care coordination, parent education, community outreach, and early intervention to ensure families receive comprehensive, culturally responsive support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family, Relational Counseling, Social Work, or a related Social Services, or mental health field degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience working with 0-5 age range. (can include graduate internship) OR certification in 1+ of the following infant/early childhood evidence based practices: Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Infant-Parent Psychotherapy (IPP), Promoting First Relationships (PFR), Theraplay, National Child Traumatic Stress Network Learning Collaborative
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience with preferred experience working with other service providers and child and family systems, 2 years with 0-5 age range, and evidenced-based practice.
• Knowledge of IECMH principles, early relational health, and child development.
• A strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with families, service providers, and community partners.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in service delivery.
• Washington License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) preferred, Infant Early Childhood Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management tailored to infants, young children, and their caregivers.
• Collaborate with peer support specialists, housing and court coordinators, and other care team members to provide holistic support to families.
• Assist with assessments and diagnostic impressions for clients aged 0-5 and provide psychoeducation to caregivers on child development and mental health needs.
• Create and revise individualized treatment plans focused on developmental milestones and early intervention.
• Facilitate referrals and service coordination with internal and external providers including medical, dental, educational, and early childhood development programs.
• Provide education and advocacy support to caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain communication and collaboration with child-serving systems such as DSHS, housing agencies, court systems, and CPS.
• Support families in establishing health routines, securing primary care providers, and accessing dental and developmental care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, treatment goals, and client progress in alignment with agency and medical necessity standards.
• Respond to behavioral health crises with developmentally appropriate interventions and coordinate with crisis responders as needed.
• Empower families by connecting them to community resources, educational materials, and systems navigation support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)

What This Job Offers

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