Child & Family Therapist

Full-Time, Onsite (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $29.88 - $37.34Per Hour

$3,000 sign-on bonus*

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) provides outpatient behavioral health services for children, youth, and families across Kitsap County. Services are delivered in homes, schools, and community settings to help young people address challenges that affect daily life, relationships, and success at school. Our team works closely with families to build on strengths, support recovery, and create meaningful opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about helping children and families access the support they need, we welcome your application.

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, andrevisingoverall 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 informationto clients on substance use issues such as the effect on mental and physical healthand daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and externalsubstance 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 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.

LICENSURE:Agency Affiliated Counselor(can be obtainedafter 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. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.

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 anyaspect whichmakes someone unique.

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