Are you a novelty seeker?  Do you seek new ideas and creative approaches?  Are you tired of working 9-5?  Do you need flexibility? 

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

PROVIDING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH IN THE KITSAP COMMUNITY!

(BREMERTON, WA)

$3,000.00 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS!           RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies.  Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.  

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 600 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion  Diversity  Strength-Based-Approach  Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting Pay Range: $32.61 - $35.97

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• Coverage after hours: $1,800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance: up to $8,000.00 per year
• Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English: $100.00 per pay period (2 times per month)

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

BENEFITS:  

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension            

JOB SUMMARY:

We provide family, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community.  Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope and promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on their family’s needs, including evenings and weekends, in the home and community setting of the youth and families. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.  This unique way of working allows Clinicians the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing room for creativity and needs driven work. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. 

This position will be based out of the FBH Bremerton office. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: 

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree. 
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved.
• Passion for helping families stay together.

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process.

• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.

• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

ABOUT BREMERTON & KITSAP AREA:

Bremerton is a small beautiful city, located across from Seattle (a one-hour ferry ride away) with sweeping views of Olympic Mountain Range. Guests of Bremerton will enjoy the Harborside area offering fine hotels and dining, coffee shops, cafes and Art District, Puget Sound Navy Museum, USS Turner Joy, Boardwalk, Harborside Fountain, and PSNS Memorial Plaza. 

The surrounding Kitsap area offers smaller, charming, waterfront communities with all the amenities of any large city. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• A haven for boating, fishing, whale and bird watching, and hiking.
• Kitsap is alive with farmers markets, art shows, and festivals throughout the year. 
• Bremerton offer championship golf courses, 35 parks, affordable housing, excellent schools, and many recreational programs. 

If interested in this opportunity, upload your resume at: https://fbh-ccsww.icims.com/jobs/intro . For additional questions, contact Karen Lewand, Operations Coordinator, at karenl@ccsww.org 

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.