Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health services for children, adults and families.

We serve more than 5,600 clients each year and employ more than 600 caring professionals, who provide hope and healing when it’s needed most.

KMHS became a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in 2023. As a CCBHC, we are working to expand access to high-quality care, be responsive to the community’s needs, coordinate behavioral and physical health care, and meaningfully involve clients and their families in clients’ care and the overall direction of KMHS.

PACT Teams consist of a multidisciplinary team assisting adults to meet their basic needs, such as those related to housing, employment, social connection in the community, and setting and meeting personal goals. Each person has their own individual treatment plan that can include medication management, health and services care coordination, evidence-based therapies, peer support, crisis intervention plans, and treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. PACT’s treatment team consists of Master’s and Bachelor's Level Behavioral Health Specialists, Medical Provider, Nurse, Substance Use Disorder Specialist, Care Coordinators, and Peer Counselor.

Opportunity to provide direct services for participants primarily experiencing symptoms of psychosis using an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model. Must be able to drive a vehicle and maintain approval to drive through KMHS. Must commit to a background check. On the job training provided through KMHS Training Center, as well as through 4-12 weeks of shadowing opportunities with skilled ACT clinician. Following completion of training, under the supervision of other skilled ACT clinicians, student may begin to take the lead in direct service outreaches.

Consultation and case coordination with a variety of other departments, programs, and support systems within KMHS, as well as the community, to meet participant’s immediate, emergent, and long-term needs. Common systems include: emergency departments, inpatient facilities, social service departments, primary care facilities, corrections departments, employers, residential supports, caregiving services, natural supports, and co-occurring disorder specialists.

Supervisions will include opportunities to explore how micro and mezzo factors shape the participant’s macro-level experience overall. Throughout this process, student will review and gain insight into state/county specific policies, procedures, regulations, and standards supporting people in recovery. Students will then apply that knowledge through direct services and case coordination opportunities.

EDUCATION: Within 1 year of completing a degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health.

EXPERIENCE: Entry Level (no experience required)

Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

Capacity to work well with vulnerable populations.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Apply with an updated resume to the KMHS Internship posting using the link below. Select which program(s) you are interested in.

http://app.jobvite.com/m?3Cv0nnwm

If you have any questions, email recruitment@kmhs.org