Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional

Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional

Hiring Range: $35.78 - $44.73 Per Hour

Additional Shift Differentials Up To +$6.00/Hour

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Fully Onsite in Bremerton, WA No Travel Or Outreach Required

Full-time or part-time opportunities available 

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 hiring a Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional to join our Crisis Triage Center (CTC) team. In this role, you’ll receive and process referrals, complete intake assessments, and develop individualized Crisis Stabilization Plans for clients in crisis. You’ll collaborate closely with EMS, external referral partners, and the multidisciplinary CTC team to provide compassionate, timely, and effective stabilization services. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where your expertise in crisis assessment and intervention will make a direct impact on client outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive, screen, process, and triage referrals and coordinate with referral sources.
• Collaborate with EMS to support field start buprenorphine and bridge-to-care services.
• Complete intake assessments, including safety and risk screenings, provisional diagnoses, and development of Crisis Stabilization Plans.
• Advocate for client needs and liaise with medical providers, outpatient teams, and other supports as appropriate.
• Provide short-term therapeutic interventions such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, and group therapy.
• Participate in discharge planning, including follow-up referrals and safety planning.
• Offer clinical guidance and oversight to the CTC multidisciplinary team when needed.
• Document all services and maintain compliance with regulatory, agency, and funding requirements.
• Monitor and promote client and staff safety in all aspects of care.
• Contribute to program development by reviewing procedures and suggesting operational improvements.
• Model trauma-informed care, professionalism, and effective clinical interventions.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Services, or behavioral health field

EXPERIENCE: Completion of supervised clinical field practicum during graduate program or two (2) years’ experience working in behavioral health field prior to graduate degree.

Experience with risk assessments, mental health assessments, and crisis intervention.

LICENSURE Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (2 years of job-related experienced). Two years of postgraduate, documented, supervised clinical experience with the chronically mentally ill, co-occurring mental health and substance use, and substance use- related disorders.

• Experience in crisis work, inclusive of inpatient settings, crisis residential settings or crisis outreach teams.
• Experience with crisis models of care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and co-occurring substance use disorders.

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 RCW 18.19.215. Must maintain a Washington State Department of Health license in good standing.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
2. Experience with the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and co-occurring substance use disorders

SKILLS:

1. Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
2. Communicates clearly and concisely.
3. Computer skills - The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to deescalate potentially volatile situations with clients.
2. Ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.
3. 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: Residential Treatment Facility. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers. Reach with arms, talk, or 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 any aspect which makes someone unique.