School Based Counselor or Therapist

School Based Behavioral Health Counselor II or Therapist – Full-Time

Behavioral Health Counselor II (BA-Level) Hiring Range: $26.89 - $33.61 Per Hour

Therapist (MA-Level) Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 Per Hour

Therapist Candidates Are Eligible For A $3,000 sign-on bonus*

This position follows a 92% compensation structure to align with the academic calendar year and scheduled working hours.

Benefits At a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: School Program staff (excluding Madrona Day Treatment) receive 8 weeks of vacation in the summer, plus scheduled school-year breaks (2 weeks in winter and 1 week in spring), and 80 hours of sick leave annually. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• 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 is looking for a passionate School-Based Counselor or Therapist to join our team and provide ongoing behavioral and therapeutic support to children enrolled in our program. If you are dedicated to improving the mental well-being of young individuals and making a positive impact, we invite you to be part of our mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Meet with referred students to assess needs and make appropriate referrals as needed, including but not limited to primary care doctor, outpatient mental health counseling, wraparound intensive services, and substance abuse treatment;
• Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, and trauma support
• Provide in-school voluntary family, individual, and group counseling as indicated depending on the student's needs. The counseling techniques will include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and builds emotional regulations skills in children, and Motivational Interviewing; and
• Collaborate with school district personnel to implement plans to support students.
• Participate in interventions as necessary to encourage students to follow the school expectations. Identify issues that impede the student's successful social and emotional behavior and assist in creating plans that address these issues;
• Partner with the families of students enrolled in the program as necessary. Help families learn skills to assist the student outside of school, build a stronger relationship with the school system, and access appropriate resources for their students. This may include conducting family meetings, providing outreach to family homes, coordinating with other systems, or helping connect the family with additional resources or services.
• Provide guidance/coaching to school faculty as requested. This may include classroom observations, faculty presentations, and participation in family staffing or multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
  
  

Behavioral Health Counselor Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 3 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 obtained after hire)

Per the RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that “have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children” are required to go through FBI fingerprinting.

Therapist 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 obtained after hire)

Per the RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that “have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children” are required to go through FBI fingerprinting.

• 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 any aspect which makes someone unique.