Therapist Wraparound Team

Kitsap Mental Health Services • Port Orchard, WA

3d • $32 - $39

About The Position

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a WISe Team Therapist to provide intensive behavioral health services to youth and families in the community. The position helps children and caregivers build the skills and supports needed to achieve their goals and remain successful in their home environment. Therapy is delivered within a wraparound model that emphasizes family voice, choice, and partnership throughout treatment.

The therapist provides services in home, community, and office settings, develops and updates Plans of Care, participates in team meetings and treatment planning, and collaborates with families, natural supports, schools, social service agencies, and other providers. The role also includes crisis intervention, care coordination, resource access support, and monitoring of assigned clients for Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) compliance.

The role requires a master's degree in psychology, social services, or a mental health field, at least two years of job-related experience, and an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential, which can be obtained after hire. The position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency and meeting agency driving requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, social services, or a mental health field.
• At least 2 years of job-related experience.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor licensure; this can be obtained after hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have been licensed to drive for at least three years.
• Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Washington State driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
• Working knowledge of current community mental health trends, including health care reform, current assessment, treatment approaches for clients with co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health medications.
• Working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrated skills in providing time-limited services, supporting caseload flow, and using therapy approaches that encourage development, monitoring, and completion of well-formulated treatment goals.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining 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 establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to practice solution-focused, recovery-oriented brief therapy.
• Ability to meet productivity standards and work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with staff across agency departments.
• Ability to meet the described physical and crisis-response requirements, including participating safely in crisis intervention and responding to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of job-related experience.
• Washington State license as an LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
• Business-rated insurance may be required when performing outreach duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to eligible children and families using evidence-based treatment approaches and best-practice standards.
• Complete and maintain required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner, including Collaborative Documentation when appropriate.
• Provide outreach services to clients and parents or guardians in home, community, and office settings.
• Participate in team meetings and treatment-planning activities and reviews.
• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and other providers to support continuity of care.
• Build teams that incorporate natural supports and community resources for youth and families.
• Educate and support families while advocating for client rights, preferences, and participation in treatment.
• Coordinate with community agencies to support treatment goals and continuity of services.
• Create and maintain Plans of Care that guide treatment activities for clients, families, and team members.
• Update Plans of Care during Child and Family Team meetings.
• Assist clients in accessing primary care, dental care, and health self-management resources.
• Coordinate psychiatric and medical care with treatment team members.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when appropriate.
• Provide information regarding substance use, mental health, physical health, and daily functioning.
• Coordinate services with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients with obtaining resources that support independence and basic needs.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance and coordinate with court-involved personnel when needed.
• Support continuation and extension processes for Less Restrictive Alternatives when appropriate.
• Drive clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency, subject to agency driving requirements.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, prorated by FTE; changes to FTE before all installments are paid may alter the payout.
• Optional weekend after-hours support coverage offering up to $5,000 per year.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 19 days of PTO, plus 2 mental health days and 10 holidays; prorated for part-time employees.
• Fully paid YMCA membership for the employee and eligible family members.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Student loan assistance and professional development.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Free 2MorrowHealth wellness app.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

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