Youth Inpatient Mental Health Specialist

Kitsap Mental Health; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental & vision

PTO + holidays

YMCA membership

Life & disability insurance

Student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan

EAP

Pet insurance

Wellness app

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) seeks a Mental Health Professional to join the Youth Inpatient Unit in Bremerton, WA. The role focuses on assessment, treatment, stabilization, and discharge planning in a safe inpatient setting for youth and families.

Requires a Master's in psychology/related field, 2+ years' experience, and WA licensure eligibility. Onsite, full-time with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and shift differential up to $6/hour; comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field and WA credential requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related clinical experience with individuals and families.
• Must meet WA licensure criteria and be eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation for admitted clients and support individualized treatment planning.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans for residents (voluntary and involuntary).
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy and coordinate discharge planning.
• Maintain clinical documentation and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support continuity of care with referrals and community providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Tech literacy

Deescalation

Education

Master's degree in psychology/related field

Tools

Office equipment (PC, fax, printer, copier)

Job description

Mental Health Professional (MHP)Youth Inpatient Unit

Full-Time, Onsite in Bremerton, WA
Hiring Range: $39.76 - $49.69Per Hour

Shift Differentials Up ToAnAdditional $6.00/Hour

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

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 (KMHS) is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide clinical services within the Youth Inpatient Unit. This position helps youth and families navigate acute behavioral health needs during inpatient treatment. The role supports assessment, treatment, stabilization, and discharge planning while helping maintain a safe therapeutic environment on the unit. If you're committed to helping youth and families access effective behavioral health treatment during critical moments, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Complete documentation for newly admitted clients and gather information needed to support individualized treatment planning.

•Develop and maintain treatment plans for voluntary and involuntary residents.

•Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and contribute to treatment planning and implementation.

•Ensure treatment plans address unmet acute needs and remain individualized throughout hospitalization.

•Develop discharge plans and coordinate follow-up services, including required appointments.

•Collaborate with referral sources and community providers to support continuity of care after discharge.

•Provide individual, group, and family therapy services.

•Complete screenings, assessments, intakes, and discharge activities.

•Obtain information from families related to client history, court involvement, finances, and discharge planning needs.

•Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.

•Provide clinical supervision and education to milieu staff as requested.

•Complete and sign ITA documentation and participate in court proceedings as required.

•Authorize discharges and provide clinical oversight in the unit manager's absence as permitted by WAC requirements.

•Handle authorized client information in accordance with HIPAA requirements and agency policy.

•Complete all required confidentiality and privacy training.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.

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

Two years of postgraduate, documented, and supervised clinical experience in providing services to individuals and families.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500. Qualified as Child Mental Health Specialist as defined in WAC 182-538D-0200. Must maintain a Washington State Department of Health license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experience in providing services to youth and families; experience in therapeutic residential treatment settings. Substance Abuse Disorders treatment knowledge and experience necessary with certification.

LICENSURE: Ability to obtain or currently possess a Washington State associate or independent clinical license (LICSW-A, LMHC-A, LMFT-A, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT). Alternatively, must meet and maintain the definition of a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) as defined in RCW18.19.215.Must maintain a Washington State Department of Health license in good standing[MG1].

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge of current community mental health trends, including health care reform, current assessment, the treatment approach for clients with co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health medications.
• Experience with the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and co-occurring substance use disorders

SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to deescalate potentially volatile situations with clients.
• Ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.
• Ability to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Office, inpatient treatment facility.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers. Reach with arms, talk, and listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

*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.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or anyaspect whichmakes someone unique.

[MG1]Updated credentialing to match other MHP positions.