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Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional – Full-Time and Part-Time

Hiring Range: $37.57 - $46.52 Per Hour

Additional Shift Differentials Up To +$6.00/Hour

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Fully Onsite in Bremerton, WA No Travel Or Outreach Required

10 hour and 8 hour shifts available; can include weekends and holidays

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 hiring a Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional to join our Crisis Triage Center (CTC) team. In this role, you’ll receive and process referrals, complete intake assessments, and develop individualized Crisis Stabilization Plans for clients in crisis. You’ll collaborate closely with EMS, external referral partners, and the multidisciplinary CTC team to provide compassionate, timely, and effective stabilization services. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where your expertise in crisis assessment and intervention will make a direct impact on client outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Receive, screen, process, and triage referrals and coordinate with referral sources.
Collaborate with EMS to support field start buprenorphine and bridge-to-care services.
Complete intake assessments, including safety and risk screenings, provisional diagnoses, and development of Crisis Stabilization Plans.
Advocate for client needs and liaise with medical providers, outpatient teams, and other supports as appropriate.
Provide short-term therapeutic interventions such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, and group therapy.
Participate in discharge planning, including follow-up referrals and safety planning.
Offer clinical guidance and oversight to the CTC multidisciplinary team when needed.
Document all services and maintain compliance with regulatory, agency, and funding requirements.
Monitor and promote client and staff safety in all aspects of care.
Contribute to program development by reviewing procedures and suggesting operational improvements.
Model trauma-informed care, professionalism, and effective clinical interventions.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.

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 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.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Current licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in WA State. Must meet and maintain the requirements of a SUDP Approved Supervisor as defined in WAC 246-811-049 and ability to provide supervision to SUDP/T.

Must maintain a Washington State Department of Health license in good standing.

Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)

Experience working with clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

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.