Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor - South Kitsap

Behavioral Health Counselor I – Adult Outpatient Services

Hiring Range: $24.94 – $30.55 per hour

BA Degree Required

South Kitsap Campus – Port 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 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 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.

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.