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

PURPOSE:

To provide on-going supervision of clients in the Madrona Day Treatment Program at KMHS. To participate in all program activities and participate as milieu treatment team member.

To improve the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission. To provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Complete training and orientation as required by agency and specific programs.


2. Participate in on-line supervision of clients in appropriate KMHS programs and participate in all appropriate program activities.


3. Assure a safe environment for clients through regular and random safety/security checks and appropriate crisis intervention strategies.


4. Participate in milieu, individual, and group treatment and accurately chart activities of assigned clients as required at the conclusion of the shift.


5. Participate in development and implementation of treatment plans as appropriate.


6. Participate in intakes and discharges as required.


7. Serve as primary contact person for specified clients.


8. Complete all necessary paperwork for licensing, documentation, and training requirements in an accurate and timely manner to assure compliance with all agency, statutory, regulatory, and funding requirements.


9. Transport clients as needed.


10. In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Support Services Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires: High school diploma or GED; valid WA State Driver License; insured transportation; current Food Handler Permit, ability to satisfactorily pass a criminal background investigation and the ability to work a flexible, changing schedule. Relevant education and/or experience strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger or handle, reach with hands and arms, talk or listen and lift up to 50 pounds. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. A fair degree of flexibility and strength is required in this position due to the infrequent, yet essential, `take downs` on the unit.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

POSITION LOCATION: 5455 Almira Drive NE