Crisis Outreach Counselor - Skagit County
About The Position
Compass Health is hiring a Crisis Outreach Clinician for our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Skagit County. Whether you’re a licensed clinician, associate-level professional, or certified SUDP, this is your opportunity to provide compassionate, frontline support to children, youth, and families during times of behavioral health crisis. As a Crisis Outreach Clinician, you’ll 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. Your focus: to help stabilize crises in the moment, while 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
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision insurance – fully covered for full-time staff
- 16 days paid vacation in your first year
- 12 sick days annually + 1 wellness day
- 13 paid holidays, including 2 floating personal holidays
- Professional development funds & paid education leave
- 403(b) retirement plan match after one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
