Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

Crisis Connections • Seattle, WA

just now • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Be there when it matters most.

At Crisis Connections, every call is an opportunity to save a life, restore stability, and connect someone to compassionate care. As a Crisis Services Clinician, you’ll play a vital leadership role on the front lines of behavioral health—supporting individuals in crisis while guiding and mentoring the staff who answer those calls.
If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and are driven by purpose, this role offers meaningful work, strong team support, and real community impact.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a social science field
• Eligible for or pursuing Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) licensure or higher
• At least 2 years of supervised clinical experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness
• Strong clinical judgment, calm decision-making, and comfort in high-pressure situations

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention via telephone
• Serve as the clinical lead on shift, supporting and coaching crisis phone staff and volunteers
• Coordinate crisis response, including hospital diversion, triage, and one-call coordination with first responders
• Authorize inpatient services when appropriate, prioritizing the least restrictive, safest options
• Ensure accurate documentation and high clinical standards across all services
• Collaborate closely with community partners, hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and public mental health agencies

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement options
• Annual wage increases and opportunities for growth
• Flexible scheduling, free parking, and transit benefits
• A workplace that actively values diversity, equity, inclusion, and lived experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees