Behavior Interventionist

Kitsap Mental Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

PTO and time off

YMCA membership

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Wellness App

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services is seeking a dedicated Behavior Interventionist to support students in the Madrona Day Treatment program. You will provide behavioral and therapeutic support in structured school-based settings and work closely with students and staff to promote emotional regulation, safety, and skill development.

Join a collaborative team focused on youth, families, and community connections, with onsite duties and opportunities to impact daily student growth within a therapeutic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or four or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration is preferred/licensed where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support students in following school expectations by participating in behavioral interventions and identifying barriers to social and emotional success.
• Provide immediate, therapeutic crisis interventions when needed.
• Deliver one‑to‑one behavioral and academic support and assist students transitioning to other schools within their home districts.
• Partner with families to build skills that support students outside of school and connect to community resources.
• Organize and facilitate social skills groups, therapeutic groups, and student‑led clubs as needed.
• Provide guidance and coaching to school faculty, including observations and staff meetings.
• Document student progress and maintain accurate records per agency policies.
• Participate in meetings, case consultations, and admissions/discharge planning.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field

Four or more years of relevant experience

Job description

Behavior Interventionist – Madrona Day Treatment

Full-Time, Onsite

Hiring Range: $25.19 – $30.86 per hour

Benefits at a Glance

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Generous PTO: Generous Time Off Benefits: Madrona staff receive a generous school-year schedule with 4 weeks off in summer, 2 weeks in winter, and 1 week in spring, as well as 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 (KMHS) is seeking a Behavior Interventionist to support students enrolled in the Madrona Day Treatment program. In this role, you will provide behavioral and therapeutic support within structured, school‑based treatment settings. You will work closely with students and program staff to support emotional regulation, safety, and skill development. If you want to work directly with youth in a therapeutic learning environment, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support students in following school expectations by participating in behavioral interventions and identifying barriers to social and emotional success.
• Provide immediate, therapeutic crisis interventions when needed.
• Deliver one‑to‑one behavioral and academic support, including assisting students transitioning to other schools within their home districts.
• Partner with families to build skills that support students outside of school, strengthen school relationships, and connect to community resources.
• Organize and facilitate social skills groups, therapeutic groups, and student‑led clubs as needed.
• Provide guidance and coaching to school faculty, including classroom observations, staff presentations, and participation in team meetings.
• Document student progress and maintain accurate records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings, case consultations, staff meetings, and admission or discharge planning activities.
• Support daily program operations as needed, including organizing supplies, maintaining program spaces, assisting with meals, or supporting recreational and enrichment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field OR Four or more year’s relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience OR applicants internal to KMHS who have demonstrated competency in the specific required skillsets for the position.

Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

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

Madrona requires a Food Handler’s Permit, preferred for Sequoia Program and Restorative School.

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)

Experience working with the Special Education population is strongly preferred.

Educational Or Classroom Management Experience Preferred.

The capacity to work well with children and families.

Knowledge

• Awareness of or working knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting is required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

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.