Crisis Outreach Counselor - FT - Day Shift

Compass Health•Bellingham, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Health is hiring a Crisis Outreach Clinician for our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Whatcom County. This role offers an opportunity to provide compassionate, frontline support to children, youth, and families during times of behavioral health crisis. As a Crisis Outreach Clinician, you will deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented crisis services, often directly in the community. Your work will include crisis stabilization, assessment, short-term treatment planning, care coordination, and advocacy, with a focus on stabilizing crises in the moment and building bridges to long-term support systems.

Requirements

Clinician I: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BSW) in a behavioral health-related field
Clinician II: Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) in a behavioral health-related field
SUDP: Associate degree or 90 quarter/60 semester credits in human services
Current Washington State SUDP certification
2+ years experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Possess a valid WA State Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and insurance
DOH registration: Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor status upon hire (if not already credentialed)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children, youth, or families

Responsibilities

Conduct community-based assessments and provide crisis intervention services at homes, schools, shelters, and other locations.
Deliver brief, recovery-focused interventions including counseling, case management, resource linkage, and referrals.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (DSHS, courts, schools, hospitals).
Routinely assess and mitigate risk factors, including suicidality or threats to others.
Facilitate access to mental health/substance use treatment, natural supports, and other essential services.
Document services accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Participate in team collaboration, case consultation, and regular supervision.