Adult Outpatient Therapist - Port Orchard
Listed compensation
$29.88-$37.34/hr
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Job Description
- Adult Outpatient Therapist – Full-Time
- Hiring Range: $29.88 - $37.34 per hour
- $3,000 sign-on bonus*
- South Kitsap Campus – Porth Orchard, WA
- 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 Therapist to join our team providing direct clinical services to adults with complex behavioral health needs. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll help clients achieve their goals through counseling, case management, and care coordination in both office and community-based settings.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide care coordination and direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
- Deliver crisis intervention and case management services to assigned clients.
- Develop, implement, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Educate and support clients’ families while advocating for client rights and preferences.
- Coordinate care with external agencies such as DSHS, courts, and housing authorities.
- Assist clients in accessing medical and dental care and develop self-management health skills.
- Facilitate coordination of psychiatric and medical care with providers.
- Respond to behavioral health crises and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders when needed.
- Document services and client progress in accordance with agency standards.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to treatment planning and client progress reviews.
- Provide education on substance use issues and collaborate with internal and external providers.
- Support clients in accessing basic resources and developing life skills for autonomy.
- Monitor court-ordered LRA compliance and coordinate with CRT and legal stakeholders as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field.
- 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 meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after employment)
Preferred Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.
LICENSURE: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC)
*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.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family counseling to adults with complex behavioral health needs. They will also manage care coordination, crisis intervention, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in psychology, social services, or a mental health field and possess at least two years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for community-based service delivery.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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