Child & Family Therapist
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Child & Family Therapist - Full Time

Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 per hour

$3,000 sign-on bonus*

Benefits:

* An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

* Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)

* Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits

* Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

* Student loan payment assistance and extensive training

Kitsap Mental Health Services provides compassionate and effective outpatient services to children, youth, and families. Our team works in home, school, and community settings to create customized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, strengths, and cultural background. With year-round support, we focus on helping children and adolescents grow, succeed, and flourish in school and life. From mental health assessments to family therapy and case management, we offer a full range of services to ensure a positive, predictable treatment experience. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in our community!

Primary Responsibilities:

* Provide direct services such as individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.

* Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.

* Educate and support clients' families and advocate for clients' rights and preferences. Consult with families and community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, etc., to maintain coordination in the treatment process.

* Assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and a dentist and develop health self-management skills. Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care.

* Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate.

* Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as the effect on mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.

* Assist clients with resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.

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 successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)

Business-rated insurance may be required if performing outreach duties.

LICENSURE: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC)

* A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

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.