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Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor
Kitsap Mental Health ServicesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2026
💰 $60,000/yr($48,000/yr – $60,000/yr)
About the role
Behavioral Health Counselor I – Adult Outpatient Services Hiring Range: $24.94 – $30.55 per hour BA Degree Required Benefits at a Glance
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor I to join our Adult Outpatient Team supporting adults 18 and older facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our team of Psychiatric Medication Providers, Masters-Level Therapists, Care Coordinators, and Behavioral Health Professionals collaborates to provide respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. As part of our team, you’ll contribute by delivering essential counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and support to clients as they work toward their recovery goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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 seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor I to join our Adult Outpatient Team supporting adults 18 and older facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our team of Psychiatric Medication Providers, Masters-Level Therapists, Care Coordinators, and Behavioral Health Professionals collaborates to provide respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. As part of our team, you’ll contribute by delivering essential counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and support to clients as they work toward their recovery goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver individual, group, and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention and case management to assigned clients.
- Develop, implement, and review treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Educate clients' families, advocating for clients’ rights and maintaining coordination with community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, and housing authorities.
- Support clients in accessing primary and psychiatric care, fostering health self-management skills, and coordinating care.
- Provide crisis intervention services and collaborate with crisis responders as needed.
- Document client progress promptly, using collaborative documentation with clients as appropriate.
- Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning sessions to ensure cohesive care.
- Provide education on substance use and coordinate with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
- Assist clients in accessing resources to support autonomy and meet basic needs.
- Monitor and facilitate compliance with Less Restrictive Alternatives (LRA) as appropriate.
- Provide outreach services as deemed clinically appropriate.
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