Designated Crisis Responder

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

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About The Position

The Designated Crisis Responder is a key member of MultiCare’s crisis team, responding to psychiatric crises in the community in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. The role performs interventions to reduce hospitalizations, supports patients with mental health services, and conducts evaluations and revocations. It applies behavioral health expertise, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to crisis response and care coordination.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must hold a qualifying Washington State Mental Health Professional credential as defined under HB 1724. Listed credentials include Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed; Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA); Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT); Social Worker Advanced License (LASW); Social Worker Associate Advanced License (LSWAA); Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA); or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be approved, obtain clearance, and pass additional background checks from correctional facilities and jails that refer to the crisis team, and agree to annual background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred credentials include Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License (LSWAIC) and Social Worker Independent Clinical License (LICSW).

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in their homes, residential placements, or other environments.
• Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans to help individuals and their natural and professional supports resolve psychiatric crises.
• Develops preliminary diagnoses as required.
• When assigned, coordinates the team and serves as a liaison between the mobile outreach team and the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO).
• Develops relationships with community resources to help divert individuals in crisis from inpatient care.
• Collaborates with or serves as a liaison to other BHO services, state agencies, and community social services.
• Provides testimony and/or advocacy with courts and other agencies as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance
• Generous paid time off
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs
• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time