Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor

Behavioral Health Counselor I - Adult Outpatient Services

Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 per hour

BA Degree Required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• YMCA Membership: Take advantage of a fully employer-paid YMCA membership for you and your eligible family members (adult spouse/partner and children under 26). With waived joining fees, access to local facilities, and 24/7 virtual classes through Y360, it's a powerful resource to support your health and wellness.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We've got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

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.

Primary 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, social services, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (1 year of experience required)

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration or ability to obtain after hire.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.