Care Coordinator - Wraparound Team

kitsapmentalhealth; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

PTO + holidays

YMCA Membership

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

401(k) Plan

EAP

Pet Insurance

Wellness App

Team environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Care Coordinator for the WISe Team to provide comprehensive care coordination for youth enrolled in the WISe program. This role works with youth and families in office, school, home, and community settings to ensure access to individualized services.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health and a valid driver’s license with agency driving requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health.
• Entry level (no prior related work experience).
• Must meet driving requirements: 21+, 3 years licensed, driving history check, valid WA driver's license, insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination services, including individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to ensure family voice and choice are central in wraparound.
• Assist families in navigating mental health services, education, legal, and social services systems.
• Develop and update individualized Plans of Care aligned with treatment goals.
• Conduct CANS screenings and assess regularly to guide service planning.
• Collaborate with schools, courts, and social services to support youth and families.
• Advocate for youth and families with culturally competent, family-centered care.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders as needed.
• Document client progress accurately and timely per agency policies.
• Participate in daily organizational meetings and treatment planning reviews.
• Educate families on substance use issues and coordinate with providers.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health

Job description

Care Coordinator – WISe Team

Full-Time, Onsite (includes community outreach)
Hiring Range: $26.94 - $32.55 Per Hour (includes WISe Differential)

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

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 hiring a Care Coordinator to provide comprehensive care coordination services for youth enrolled in the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the Care Coordinator plays a vital role in planning, developing, and facilitating treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. This role involves working directly with youth and families in office, school, home, and community settings to ensure access to individualized care. If you have a passion for supporting children and families through a strengths-based, collaborative approach,

Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Provide care coordination services, including individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to ensure family voice and choice are central in the wraparound process.
• Assist families in navigating resources, including mental health services, education, legal, and social service systems.
• Develop and update individualized Plans of Care, ensuring alignment with treatment goals and client needs.
• Conduct CANS screenings and assessments, updating them every three months to guide service planning.
• Collaborate with schools, courts, and social services to support youth and families effectively.
• Advocate for youth and families, ensuring culturally competent and family-centered care.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders as necessary.
• Document client progress accurately and timely, maintaining compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily organizational meetings and treatment planning reviews.
• Educate families on substance use issues and coordinate with internal and external providers as needed.
• Monitor youth under Least Restrictive Alternative (LRA) court orders, facilitating extensions and ensuring compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work 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 Registration.

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.

The capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
2. Maintain a certification as a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessor and administer this screening in person and over the phone as necessary to clients, caregivers, clinicians, social workers, and other community members

SKILLS:

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

Abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
2. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
3. 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 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.