Designated Crisis Responder

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Designated Crisis Responder is a key role within the crisis team at MultiCare, responding to psychiatric crises in the community in the most effective, efficient, and safe manner possible. This role involves performing interventions to reduce hospitalizations, supporting patients with mental support services, and conducting evaluations and revocations. It offers the capacity to apply expertise, advocacy, and interpersonal skill sets in daily work functions.

Requirements

• Masters degree in a related field
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724
• one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC),SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
• Drivers License/Abstract
• Must be approved, have clearance, and pass additional background checks from correctional facilities and jails that make referrals to crisis team and agree to annual background checks

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in their own homes, residential placements or other environments
• Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans that will assist individuals and their natural and professional supports in resolving psychiatric crises.
• Develops preliminary diagnosis as required
• Provides coordinating function for the team, when assigned, acting as a liaison between the mobile outreach team and the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO)
• You will develop relationships with community resources to effectively divert individuals in crisis from inpatient care
• Collaborates and/or liaisons with other BHO services as well as State agencies and community social services
• You will provide testimony and/or advocacy, with courts and other agencies as needed

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance
• Award-winning residencies
• Fellowships and career development
• Generous PTO
• Code Lavender
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees