Adult Outpatient Therapist - Port Orchard

Adult Outpatient Therapist – Full-Time
Hiring Range: $29.88 - $37.34 per hour
$3,000 sign-on bonus*
South Kitsap Campus – Porth Orchard, WA
Benefits at a Glance
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)
Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Therapist to join our team providing direct clinical services to adults with complex behavioral health needs. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll help clients achieve their goals through counseling, case management, and care coordination in both office and community-based settings.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide care coordination and direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
• Deliver crisis intervention and case management services to assigned clients.
• Develop, implement, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Educate and support clients’ families while advocating for client rights and preferences.
• Coordinate care with external agencies such as DSHS, courts, and housing authorities.
• Assist clients in accessing medical and dental care and develop self-management health skills.
• Facilitate coordination of psychiatric and medical care with providers.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders when needed.
• Document services and client progress in accordance with agency standards.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to treatment planning and client progress reviews.
• Provide education on substance use issues and collaborate with internal and external providers.
• Support clients in accessing basic resources and developing life skills for autonomy.
• Monitor court-ordered LRA compliance and coordinate with CRT and legal stakeholders as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field.
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 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.
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