Behavioral Interventionist
Kitsap Mental Health Services
Summary
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Mental Health Behavior Interventionist to provide ongoing supervision, behavioral, and therapeutic support for children enrolled in the on-site School Based Program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive, structured environment for students while providing behavioral interventions, therapeutic support, and family engagement.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in interventions as necessary to encourage students to follow program expectations.
- Identify issues which impede the student’s successful social and emotional behavior and assist in creating plans that address these issues.
- Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of students enrolled in the program within approved procedures.
- Exercise constant supervision of students as necessary.
- Provide immediate, therapeutic crisis interventions as necessary.
- Provide one-to-one interventions for students as necessary, including supporting students transitioning into other schools or with academic tasks.
- Partner with the families of students enrolled in the program, including conducting family meetings, providing outreach, coordinating with other systems, or connecting families with resources.
- Participate in team meetings and consultations with parents and staff regarding student behavior.
- May attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings as necessary.
- Provide guidance/coaching to school faculty as requested, including classroom observations, faculty presentations, and participation in family staffing or multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
- As needed, organize and implement social skills and therapeutic groups with students.
- As needed, support the ongoing operations of the program, including purchasing and organizing supplies, stocking and operating the program’s kitchen, or organizing additional school activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
- High School Diploma or GED accepted with four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program.
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
- FBI fingerprinting required per RCW 28A.400.303.
- Valid Washington State Food Worker Card.
- Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; training provided).
Preferred Qualifications
- Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience).
- Experience working with the Special Education population.
- Educational or classroom management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Awareness of or working knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
- Communicates clearly and concisely.
- Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
- Meet productivity standards.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
- Work well with children and families.
- Assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
- High School Diploma or GED accepted with four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program.
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
- FBI fingerprinting required per RCW 28A.400.303.
- Valid Washington State Food Worker Card.
- Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; training provided).
- Awareness of or working knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
- Communicates clearly and concisely.
- Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
- Meet productivity standards.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
- Work well with children and families.
- Assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision
- Up to 19 days PTO
- 2 mental health days
- 10 paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Student loan assistance
- Professional development
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- 2MorrowHealth app
Company overview
Kitsap Mental Health Services is a comprehensive mental health care provider serving the Kitsap County region in Washington State. As a community-based healthcare organization, it offers a wide range of mental health services including crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and support services for individuals with serious mental illnesses. The organization focuses on providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to diverse populations across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. Kitsap Mental Health Services operates as a critical component of the local healthcare infrastructure, collaborating with other community organizations, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to deliver integrated care. The organization emphasizes evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented approaches to support individuals in achieving mental wellness and improved quality of life. Through its various programs and services, Kitsap Mental Health Services addresses the complex mental health needs of the community while working to reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness.