School Based Therapist - South Kitsap High School

School Based Therapist – South Kitsap High School

Job posted 3 months ago.

Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 per hour.
Sign‑on Bonus: $3,000.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well‑being.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Up to 19 days PTO, 2 mental health days, and 10 paid holidays in first year (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  Short‑term, long‑term disability, and life insurance at no cost.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Repayment assistance and extensive training opportunities.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Wide range of investment options; potential company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Coverage for cats & dogs.
• 2
  
  Morrow Health Behavioral Change App:
  Free access to an app for mental and physical well‑being.
• Home Support Services:
  Resources for buying, selling, or refinancing.
• Dynamic Collaborative Team Environment:
  Supportive, creative, and collaborative culture.

Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for a passionate School‑Based Therapist to 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 join our mission.

• Meet with referred students to assess needs and make appropriate referrals (e.g., primary care doctor, outpatient counseling, wrap‑around intensive services, substance abuse treatment).
• Provide brief, crisis, and trauma intervention.
• Provide voluntary family, individual, and group counseling in‑school, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing as indicated.
• Collaborate with school district personnel to implement student support plans.
• Participate in interventions to encourage students to follow school expectations; identify issues that impede social and emotional behavior and assist in creating corrective plans.
• Partner with families of enrolled students, conduct family meetings, outreach, coordinate with other systems, and connect families to additional resources.
• Provide guidance or coaching to school faculty, including classroom observations, faculty presentations, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record according to policies and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of job‑related experience.
• Driving:
  Must have a valid Washington driver’s license, reliable insured transportation, and pass a motor vehicle history check.
• Licensure:
  Agency‑Affiliated Counselor (obtainable after hire).

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of job‑related experience.
• Business‑rated insurance may be required for outreach duties.
• Licensure:
  Washington License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC).

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.

Seniority Level: Entry level |
Employment Type: Part‑time |
Job Function: Health Care Provider |
Industry: Mental Health Care