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CTC Intake MHP
Kitsap Mental Health ServicesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026
💰 $88,000/yr($70,000/yr – $88,000/yr)
About the role
Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional
Hiring Range: $35.78 - $44.73 Per Hour
Additional Shift Differentials Up To +$6.00/Hour
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Fully Onsite in Bremerton, WA No Travel Or Outreach Required
Full-time or part-time opportunities available
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
Job Summary: The Crisis Intake Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for receiving, processing, and triaging referrals, as well as assessing referred individuals and completing intake evaluations. The Crisis Intake MHP will also develop Crisis Stabilization plans and collaborate with EMS for bridge-to-care services. This role involves close collaboration with Crisis Triage Center (CTC) leadership, unit staff, external referral agencies, and other internal departments to ensure the smooth and effective operation of intakes and delivery of clinical excellence.
General Summary of Duties:
- Receive, screen, process, and triage referrals for prospective intakes and coordinate with referral sources throughout this process.
- Receive calls from local EMS to collaborate on and support field start buprenorphine and bridge to care services through CTC.
- Provide psychoeducation and clinical guidance to non-clinical staff in regard to treatment of clients and utilizing best practices.
- Complete CTC intakes:
- Screen and assess for safety, risk, and level of care needs,
- Develop a Crisis Stabilization Plan, initiating referrals for goals determined during intake, and determining a provisional diagnosis for clients coming into the care of CTC. Include relevant data from the client’s history and any available collateral information.
- Collaborate with the CTC team:
- Act as an advocate for the psychiatric and social needs of the client.
- If appropriate, liaise and consult with the clients’ medical provider and outpatient team in the development of stabilization plans.
- Be available to CTC staff as a source for clinical practice and mental health resources.
- In the absence of the Crisis Clinical Lead MHP and/or based on the needs of the unit:
- Work closely with the Mental Health Care Provider (MHCP), Crisis Care Coordinators, and Certified Peer Counselor and any other relevant internal or external providers to organize a cohesive stabilization plan that are individualized and reflect unmet behavioral health needs and how the CTC can help meet those needs.
- Offer short-term therapeutic services, including crisis intervention, brief intervention therapy and group therapy, risk assessments, and assessing for a higher level of care as needed.
- In collaboration with MHCPs, Crisis Care Coordinators, and Certified Peer Counselors develop discharge care plans for clients including arrangement and documentation of any follow up appointments and referrals for ongoing care and safety planning
- Lead and provide clinical oversight and guidance to the CTC multidisciplinary team during each shift.
- Maintain and submit records and documentation to meet the regulatory, agency and funding source requirements.
- Monitor client and staff safety, implementing interventions as needed.
- Review CTC policies and procedures to contribute to operational improvements and engage in program enhancements.
- Model trauma-info
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