Therapeutic Day Treatment Assistant – Student Support

kitsapmentalhealth; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

PTO with holidays (pro-rated)

Fully Paid YMCA Membership

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance & Professional

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students receiving educational and behavioral health services in a therapeutic school setting. This role helps students build skills for classroom success while supporting emotional development.

Primary responsibilities include maintaining a structured learning environment, supervising students, delivering one-on-one interventions, and contributing to behavior tracking and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level experience with children preferred (1 year).
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

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

Relationship skills

Teaching assistance

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students receiving educational and behavioral health services in a therapeutic school setting. This role helps students build skills for classroom success while supporting emotional development.

Primary responsibilities include maintaining a structured learning environment, supervising students, delivering one-on-one interventions, and contributing to behavior tracking and documentation.