Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist

Full-Time Bilingual Therapist - Inclusive Community Care Team

Hiring Range: $31.80 – $39.19 Per Hour

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000*

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative
  
  

Join our dynamic Inclusive Community Care Team at Kitsap Mental Health Services, where you will utilize your bilingual skills (Spanish and English) to provide essential therapy services across diverse communities. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, offering clinical skills and cultural humility to develop, coordinate, and deliver treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. If you are looking to join an excellent team and put your passion for helping youth and families into action, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services, including individual, group, family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Use evidence-based practices to educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences, considering their level of acculturation.
• Advocate for clients' well-being and access to healthcare within the agency and the community, referring them to beneficial resources.
• Consult with agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, and KIAC to maintain knowledge and presence in the treatment process.
• Promote and model cultural responsiveness to help remove barriers to healthcare access (language, cultural traditions, health literacy, etc.).
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
• Promote access to mental health care by outreaching to clients in various community settings or at their homes when safe and appropriate.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Provide information to clients on substance use issues, coordinating treatment with internal and external providers.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance, facilitating LRA extensions and determining when revocation is appropriate.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

BILINGUAL: Spanish and English Fluency Required

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health.

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

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

• A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary
  
  

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 any aspect which makes someone unique.