Infant and Early Childhood Therapist

Kitsap Mental Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 40,749 - 50,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision

Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays

Fully Paid YMCA Membership

Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for an Infant & Early Childhood Therapist in Bremerton, WA. This role is crucial for delivering tailored counseling and support to infants and young children and their families, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess a Washington license. The position offers a hiring range of $29.58 - $36.97 per hour, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and numerous comprehensive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience working with 0-5 age range.
• Certification in infant/early childhood evidence-based practices is preferred.
• Washington License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and family counseling tailored for infants and young children.
• Coordinate with support teams to meet families' complete needs.
• Conduct assessments and create individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Individual and family counseling

Crisis intervention

Care management

Understanding of developmental milestones

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field

Job description

Infant & Early Childhood (IECMH) Therapist

Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 Per Hour

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus (Half Paid At First Paycheck, Half Paid After 12 Months)

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 is hiring a dedicated and experienced Child and Family Therapist to join our new and growing Early Relational Team. As an Infant Early Childhood Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to infants, young children (ages 0-5), and their families. This position requires a skilled professional who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address the unique needs of our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and care management tailored to the unique needs of infants and young children and their families.
• Function as the lead of the care team within the agency, coordinating with peer support, housing support, adult support, care coordinators, and other essential team members to meet the complete needs of the family.
• Conduct initial assessments and diagnoses of clients aged 0-5, providing a comprehensive overview of individual and family needs.
• Create, evaluate, and revise individualized treatment goals and plans focusing on developmental milestones and early intervention strategies.
• Facilitate connections for families to internal and external services, including medical and dental care, developmental specialists, educational support, and other necessary resources.
• Provide education and support to caregivers, guardians, educators, and medical professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to the child’s development and well-being.
• Maintain strong partnerships with community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, and child protective services to ensure seamless coordination in the treatment process.
• Work directly with families to develop healthy self-management skills, ensuring access to primary care physicians, dentists, and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Accurately document all services provided, including assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, goals, crisis plans, and progress notes.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when necessary.
• Educate clients and families on substance use and its impact on mental and physical health, coordinating treatment with internal and external substance use providers.
• Assist clients in accessing resources and education that support their autonomy and meet their basic needs, empowering families to navigate various support systems effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family, Relational Counseling, Social Work, or a related Social Services, or mental health field degree.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience working with 0-5 age range. (can include graduate internship) OR certification in 1+ of the following infant/early childhood evidence based practices:

• Attachment andBiobehavioralCatch-up (ABC)
• Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
• Infant-Parent Psychotherapy (IPP)
• Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Theraplay
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network LearningCollaboratives

Licensure: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC), or Associate license.

This position may require driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation. Business-rated insurance may be required if performing outreach duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience with preferred experience working with other service providers and child and family systems, 2 years with 0-5 age range, and evidence-based practice.

Certifications: Preferred training in DC:0-5, evidence-based training in the 0-5 age range such as Attachment and Bio-behavioral Catch-up, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Infant-Parent Psychotherapy, Promoting First Relationships, ThermaPlay, and National Child Traumatic Stress Network Learning Collaborative.

Licensure: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) preferred, Infant Early Childhood Endorsement.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

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