Caring for Our Employees

We take our commitment to employees as seriously as we take our commitment to the community, offering a robust benefits package that includes substantial personal leave days – including 10 paid holidays and two paid mental wellness days – and generous health coverage. We support employee wellness with a free YMCA membership for staff members and their families. We also contribute to your retirement, help repay your student loans, and support your continuing education.

And you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful place to live. Kitsap County offers vast green space, more than 250 miles of shoreline and a variety of recreational opportunities in a suburban/rural location that’s just an hour by ferry from Seattle sports, dining and cultural attractions.

Here’s a snapshot of our benefits, which are available to regular full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week, pro-rated accordingly. Spouses and children are also eligible for coverage.

Employee wellbeing is as important as client wellbeing! Our paid leave policy lets you choose whenever possible how to use your leave the way that works best for you, whether for vacation, downtime, or illness:

  • Personal Paid Leave Accrual
    Up to 19 days leave your first year
    Up to 25 days leave your second through fourth year
    Up to 30 days leave during your fifth year and beyond
  • Disability Leave
    Earn up to 6 days per year
    May be used for personal qualifying medical illnesses
  • Paid Holidays
    10 days per year
  • Mental Wellness Days
    Up to 2 days per year for self-care
  • Sabbatical Leave
    Four weeks paid leave for eligible employees who have provided  at least 15 years of continuous service

We know the right health care coverage matters!

  • We offer two plans through Premera Blue Cross – a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and a Preferred Provider Option (PPO). Both currently cover medical and surgical physician services, hospitalization, maternity benefits, chiropractic, prescriptions and more. Our plans also offer the option to cover dependents.
  • Dental coverage is provided through Sun Life Dental and pays for 100% of preventative care up to 4 cleanings and 2 routine oral exams.
  • Vision benefits are offered through VSP and pay for your annual exam (100% with $10 co-pay) and basic lenses at 100% in-network, with frames covered up to $180 and contacts covered up to $150.

Your coverage is effective the first of the month following your hiring date.

More options:

  • Our Medical Premium Reduction Program allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for the employee’s share of health insurance premiums.
  • A Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account through Navia allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars from your pay to cover eligible health, daycare and medication expenses.
  • Voluntary supplemental plans are also available for critical illness, accidents and even pets.

We also offer:

  • Paid life insurance plus short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible dependents; this confidential service is free and includes counseling assessments, legal and financial consultations, and help with substance use concerns, sleep challenges, problem gambling, child and elder care challenges, stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues
  • Home ownership is made easier with substantial discounts if you are looking to buy, sell, refinance, or invest, through Enhanced Benefits Group Inc.

  • Free membership to the YMCA for full- and part-time benefits-eligible employees and family members (spouse plus children under age 26)
  • Wellness programs through 2Morrow Health for weight loss, stress management and quitting smoking
  • 24/7 support and short-term counseling for emotional health concerns through our Employee Assistance Program

  • Student Loan Repayment – We partner with Highway to help you explore options to reduce your student loan debt, and if eligible, receive additional student loan payment contributions from KMHS.
  • License Reimbursement – We offer $450 per year toward counselor licenses, and up to $800 for medical provider licenses.
  • CEUs Made Simple – Through Relias Learning, a customized training website, you will have access to hundreds of courses offering continuing education credits at no cost to employees. You can even print your own CEU certifications for license/certificate renewal.

We help you save for the future, no matter your stage in life!

• Retirement Plan (Tax Sheltered Annuity)

Once eligible, KMHS employees are enrolled in our 403 (b) retirement plan and become fully vested after 5 years. KMHS contributes 4% over and above your annual wage earnings. You may also contribute to the retirement plan. The retirement plan agent is available to meet with you to discuss your personal goals and options.

"I love coming to work and seeing my clients, being able to offer parenting suggestions or giving the resources they need to succeed. I feel that I'm making a difference, one parent at a time."