School-Based Therapist — Sign-On Bonus + Summer Schedule

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

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.