Therapeutic Day Treatment Assistant

Kitsap-Mental-Health-Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

PTO 19 days + 2 mental health days +

YMCA membership

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance & Professional

403(b) Retirement Plan

EAP

Pet Insurance

Wellness App

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, WA seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students in a therapeutic school setting, helping them build classroom skills while supporting emotional and behavioral development.

You will work in a structured environment, assist with field trips, document progress, and collaborate with staff to implement individualized support plans. This full-time onsite role offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level with 1 year of experience working with children.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• FBI fingerprinting per RCW 28A.400.303.
• Valid Washington Food Worker Card.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Assist program staff in maintaining a structured, positive, and therapeutic learning environment.
• Support students' emotional, developmental, educational, and behavioral needs throughout the school day.
• Provide direct observation and supervision of students within the program milieu.
• Deliver one‑on‑one interventions that encourage participation, engagement, and compliance with program expectations.
• Help students identify barriers to success and develop strategies for managing challenges.
• Assist students in resolving conflicts, expressing themselves appropriately, and improving behavior.
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and de‑escalation support when needed.
• Implement behavioral programs, treatment interventions, and individualized support plans.
• Contribute observations and feedback for student summaries, behavior tracking, and level systems.
• Complete documentation and paperwork accurately and within required timelines.
• Support other school programs, activities, and campus needs as assigned.
• Participate in field trips and other program events as needed.

Skills

Establishing and maintaining effective

Providing teaching assistance

Communicates clearly and concisely

Operate PC/fax/printer/copier

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, WA seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students in a therapeutic school setting, helping them build classroom skills while supporting emotional and behavioral development.

You will work in a structured environment, assist with field trips, document progress, and collaborate with staff to implement individualized support plans. This full-time onsite role offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to student success.