Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Interventionist – Madrona Day Treatment

Full-Time, Onsite

• Hiring Range: $
• 25.19
• – $
• 30.86
• per
• hour

Benefits

at a Glance

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

Generous PTO

Generous Time Off Benefits: Madrona staff receive a generous school-year schedule with 4 weeks off in summer, 2 weeks in winter, and 1 week in spring, as well as 80 hours of sick leave annually. (Pro-

rated

for part-time employees.)

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 Behavior Interventionist to support students enrolled in the Madrona Day Treatment

program

. In this role, you will provide behavioral and therapeutic support within structured, school

‑

based treatment settings. You will work closely with students

and program staff to support emotional regulation, safety, and skill development. If you want to work directly with youth in a therapeutic learning environment, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support students in following school expectations by participating in behavioral interventions and identifying barriers to social and emotional success.
• Provide immediate, therapeutic crisis interventions when needed.
• Deliver one

‑

to

• ‑
• one behavioral and academic support, including assisting students transitioning to other schools within their home districts.

• Partner with families to build skills that support students outside of school, strengthen school relationships, and connect to community resources.
• Organize and facilitate social skills groups, therapeutic groups, and student

• ‑
• led clubs as needed.

• Provide guidance and coaching to school faculty, including classroom observations,

staff presentations, and participation in team meetings.

• Document student progress and maintain accurate records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings, case consultations, staff meetings, and admission or discharge planning activities.
• Support daily program operations as needed, including organizing supplies, maintaining program spaces, assisting with meals, or supporting recreational and enrichment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

, social services, or behavioral health field

OR

Four or more year’s relevant experience

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience

OR

• applicants internal to KMHS who have demonstrated competency in the specific required skillsets for the position.
• Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program.

LICENSURE

• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• Per RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that “have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children” must go through FBI fingerprinting.
• Madrona requires a Food Handler’s Permit, preferred for Sequoia Program and Restorative School.

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)
• Experience working with the Special Education population is
• strongly
• preferred.
• Educational or classroom management experience preferred.
• The capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Awareness of or working knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory is strongly preferred.

SKILLS

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.

Communication

• ‑
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills
• ‑
• Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment

: Frequent mobility and/or sitting is required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements

While

performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

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.