Mobile Crisis Responder, Husky Assist

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington’s Husky Assist unit is hiring a Mobile Crisis Responder to address urgent behavioral health needs across the UW Seattle campus. The responder serves students, faculty, staff, visitors, and, when present on campus for a UW-sanctioned purpose, youth and children under 18. Responses may be independent or conducted with UW Police, depending on the situation. The role requires close coordination with police and comfort working alongside law enforcement. Husky Assist is a developing program, so the successful candidate will bring flexibility, collaboration, innovation, and openness to change and process improvement.

The position is based on-site within the UW Seattle campus footprint. Responders work 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays, with one weekday off every other week. In rare cases, the Director may assign a special project that can be performed remotely. The role provides direct crisis intervention, stabilization, assessment, care coordination, disposition planning, and referrals; builds partnerships and awareness across campus and community agencies; contributes to program administration and quality improvement; and may lead special projects assigned by the Director. Ongoing supervisory support is provided.

The position is regular, 100% FTE. The annual pay range is $80,004–$100,008. The University describes its work environment as diverse and offers benefits and professional growth opportunities; specific benefit details are provided through the University’s benefits information page.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, such as counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor registration, licensure, or a higher-level credential such as LMCA, LMFT, or LICSW.
• Two years of experience delivering professional mental health care directly.
• Physically able to navigate campus interior and exterior spaces, walk significant distances, and use stairs and slopes in all weather.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license and ability to meet criteria for driving State-owned vehicles.
• Ability to coordinate closely with UW Police and comfort working with police on response activities.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to multiculturally informed care models and experience working with a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience working with underrepresented communities and individuals.
• Clinical experience working with youth or young adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, assessment, care coordination, resource referrals, and disposition planning for campus members experiencing behavioral health concerns or active crises, following UW policies and procedures.
• Use sound judgment to determine when supervisory support is needed, including for ambiguous situations, higher-risk clients, or high-profile events.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, fire/EMS, and dispatch to determine response leadership and adapt roles or interventions as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of culturally and age-appropriate resources, processes, and interventions, including suicide risk assessment, interpersonal violence, abuse and neglect, substance use, grief counseling, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation.
• Arrange transportation to emergency or crisis facilities when needed; transportation may involve a university-owned vehicle.
• Promote Husky Assist through campus engagement, tabling events, presentations, and other outreach.
• Build effective relationships with campus partners, referral sources, and on- and off-campus care agencies; coordinate care and make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in quality improvement, data gathering, and development of program measures and processes.
• Complete clinical documentation and handle sensitive medical information in compliance with RCW 70.02, FERPA, and university policies.
• Mentor new staff as assigned; participate in performance-goal planning, supervision, departmental meetings, and committees as assigned.
• Participate in assigned data collection and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to program development and campus operations through special projects, including taking the lead on projects assigned by the Director.

Benefits

• The University provides employee benefits; specific benefits are described on the University’s benefits information page.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level