Behavioral Health Care Coordinator II - WISe (Swing Shift) at Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, Washington

Job Description:

KMHS is Kitsap’s nonprofit, designated community mental health provider for adults with acute and/or chronic serious mental illnesses, and children with serious emotional disturbances and their families. During 2016, KMHS provided services to more than 6,800 children and adults. On WA’s beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, offers easy access to both the pristine wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula and the big-city lights and culture of Seattle. We offer competitive salary, benefits & a positive work environment. Inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment services offer evidence-based treatment, using trauma informed care to help people reach their recovery goals. We offer whole person care through mental health and substance use treatment and care management, close care coordination with on-campus and community-based primary care providers, and with partner PCHS, now offer dental care to KMHS clients and the community. Many community partners assure people receive behavioral health care in the right place, in the right way, at the right time. Together we are weaving a web that connects emergency room and hospitals, substance abuse treatment, and primary care providers; creates partnerships for early intervention at home and school, supports multiple law enforcement, jail, and justice endeavors, and works to ensure housing, food, and other social supports together with social service agencies and community collaborations. The Kitsap Mental Health Services community fosters a culture of hope and empowerment through a safe, welcoming environment, compassionate relationships, and a commitment to respecting life experiences. KMHS is a tobacco/smoke-free and scent-free facility

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator 
 

As a Care Coordinator, you will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients.  To provide education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services to clients assigned to the team.
 

Go home every day knowing your efforts helped directly serve your community and neighbors!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide intensive care coordination services for WISe clients and families consisting of individual, group, family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services.


• Facilitate Child and Family team meetings to ensure access, voice, and choice within the wraparound process and to support the family’s connection to the CFT members. Support additional meetings as needed including Kitsap Shared Resources, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, Kitsap County Court proceedings, and Family Team Decision Making (FTDM) meetings with Washington State Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS). Identify natural supports and facilitate their participation in the CFT and the family’s system of support.


• Create the Plan of Care for each family in WISe that describes the family, the team, and the work to be undertaken to meet the family’s needs.  Ensure that the Plan of Care is updated after each CFT meeting. Complete all action steps assigned during the CFT meetings.


• Facilitate building community partners and identifying resources to support the families unique needs. Identify new resources and facilitate family participation to access these services.


• Complete a CANS screening and assessment on WISe referred children/youth.  Reassess the child/youth using the CANS every three months.  Use the CANS outcomes as part of the Plan of Care.  Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned to support the WISe team and agency

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits


• 19+ days of PTO and 8 paid holidays your first year


• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative


• Loan Forgiveness, training, and extensive education available


• Advancement opportunities available within the agency


• Free Employee Assistance Program and parking


• Full Time and Part Time positions along with professional advancement available

WHO WE ARE

The grass really is greener on our side of the water!  Come join us on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, where scenic vistas, outdoor activities, and historic towns offer many options for exploration just across Puget Sound from Seattle.  Residents enjoy a peaceful, unhurried, affordable lifestyle, along with the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds. Seattle is a water commute away via “fast ferry” passenger service or the WA State Ferries, and Tacoma is a modest highway drive.  To learn more, check out www.visitkitsap.com.
 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization filled with compassionate people doing important work. We’ve been transforming lives and our community since 1978, helping our neighbors with mental and behavioral health challenges to achieve healthy, productive lives.  As one of the largest non-profit employers in Kitsap County, our 500+ employees provide a comprehensive range of services to over 6500 children, youth, adults, and families annually.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or a related field required


• Two years’ experience working in providing direct treatment services to children and families.


• Experience in wraparound preferred.


• Requires valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle report and reliable, insured transportation while doing work-related driving. 


• Prefer experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, or substance abuse treatment.


• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. 

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package


• Work/life balance


• The opportunity to make a positive difference!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.

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