School Based Therapist Mountain View Middle School

Kitsap Mental Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

8 weeks summer vacation + school-year

Fully Paid YMCA Membership

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance & Professional

403(b) Retirement Plan

EAP

Pet Insurance

Wellness App

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist to deliver behavioral health services at Mountain View Middle School. The role focuses on providing therapy to students within a school-based program, coordinating with families, and supporting student success in academics and daily life.

The position involves collaboration with school personnel, crisis intervention, and ongoing assessment to tailor treatment goals within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience working with children within intensive milieu-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to assess needs, provide therapeutic support, and refer as needed.
• Conduct intakes for new students as needed.
• Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, and trauma-focused treatment services.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling based on student needs.
• Organize and facilitate social skills groups and therapeutic groups.
• Complete assessments to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
• Maintain timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to support treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling & therapy

Crisis intervention

Collaborative work with schools

Documentation in EHR

Family & group counseling

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

School-Based Therapist Mountain View Middle School

Full-Time, On-Site

Hiring Range: $29.88 - $37.34 Per Hour

$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 Time Off Benefits: School Program staff 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 (KMHS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide behavioral health services for students participating in a school-based treatment program located at Mountain View Middle School. This position helps students access therapeutic support that promotes success in school and daily life. The role works closely with students and families while helping address behavioral health needs that may affect learning, relationships, and overall well-being. If you're committed to helping youth build skills and resilience, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Meet with students to assess needs, provide therapeutic support, and make appropriate referrals.
• Conduct intakes for new students as needed.
• Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, and trauma-focused treatment services.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling based on student needs.
• Organize, implement, and facilitate social skills groups and therapeutic groups.
• Complete assessments to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the agency's electronic health record.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with program staff.
• Collaborate with school district personnel to support student treatment plans when appropriate.
• Participate in interventions that support student success within the program environment.
• Provide immediate therapeutic crisis interventions and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when necessary.
• Partner with families through meetings, outreach, coordination efforts, and resource connection activities.
• Coordinate with community systems and service providers to support student needs.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and coaching to school faculty as requested.
• Participate in classroom observations, staff presentations, family staffing meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Participate in staff organizational meetings and treatment planning reviews.
• Collaborate with outside providers involved in student care.
• Support program operations, including organizing supplies, assisting with program activities, supporting kitchen operations, and coordinating school-based activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

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

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:

• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• Qualification as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
• Per the RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children are required to complete FBI fingerprinting.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; training provided by the organization).

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:

• Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)
• Experience working with the Special Education population.
• Educational or classroom management experience.
• Washington State licensure as LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, or BCBA without restrictions and has been active and in good standing for the previous two years.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
• Knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.
• Knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory.

SKILLS:

Job Description #221 Seat #(s)

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

ABILITIES:

• Meet productivity standards.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Work well with children and families.
• Assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Worksite-Specific Requirements: check applicable worksite(s)

WORKSITE #4: Shield Program

REQUIREMENT: May be asked to support situations with non-clients that may be in crisis

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Operation of a motor vehicle (site dependent).

Work Environment: Classroom, office, outreach.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ascend and descend stairs and navigate indoor and outdoor environments safely.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (occasionally).
• Assist with client movement and transfers, with or without assistance, in accordance with training and safety protocols.
• Safely participate in crisis intervention, including implementation of approved de-escalation techniques and physical restraints in accordance with agency training and policy.
• Move quickly and respond to emergencies, including rapid repositioning or short-distance movement to maintain safety.
• Use hands and arms for reaching, handling, and manipulation, including reaching above shoulder level.
• Have visual acuity sufficient to read written materials and observe surroundings; peripheral vision sufficient to monitor clients and the environment.
• Have hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and detect environmental and behavioral cues.
• Meet and maintain physical requirements demonstrated through agency-mandated training, including demonstration of ability to: maintain balance, twist torso, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling position.

*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.

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