Youth Mobile Crisis Responder

Grant County•Renew - Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Youth Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional (Y-MHP) provides mobile, community-based crisis response and stabilization for youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Under general supervision, the Y-MHP conducts risk assessments, delivers brief clinical interventions, and coordinates crisis care to address immediate safety concerns and promote stabilization. The position is part of a multidisciplinary crisis team and may perform Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) functions as assigned, consistent with agency needs and applicable WAC/RCW requirements. The role focuses on youth and adolescents and may involve responding in schools, homes, and other youth-serving settings. It regularly engages parents, caregivers, and youth-serving systems to assess risk, stabilize crises, and coordinate short-term interventions. The position requires knowledge of developmental needs, family-system dynamics, and youth-specific crisis presentations. Work takes place in a variety of settings, including offices, law enforcement vehicles, jails, community locations, individuals’ homes, and other field sites. The role involves frequent countywide travel and driving in varied road and weather conditions, and may include transporting clients when appropriate. Work hours may vary and can include evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call assignments depending on operational needs. The position is represented by Teamsters Local #760.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications.
Meet the definition of a Mental Health Professional under current WACs and RCWs.
Two years of related experience providing direct treatment to individuals and families with emotional or behavioral disorders.
Experience conducting clinical assessments, including risk, suicide, crisis, and diagnostic evaluations.
Experience responding to aggressive or escalated behaviors using least-restrictive interventions.
Washington State Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential, maintained as active with the State of Washington.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and continued insurability under the County’s vehicle insurance policy, including provision of an acceptable driving abstract.

Nice To Haves

Experience in crisis response or emergency behavioral health services.
Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions.
Experience using electronic or clinical documentation systems.
Experience providing treatment to children, adults, couples, and families.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to calls and requests, use sound discretionary judgment in providing crisis and emergency services, and provide dispositions to referral sources to support individual and community safety.
Provide telephone screening, face-to-face crisis intervention, and follow-up services to enrolled and non-enrolled individuals in locations such as jails, hospitals, homes, and youth facilities.
Complete shift hand-offs and relay relevant information to the next crisis worker to maintain continuity of services.
Respond to crisis calls, walk-ins, and Protocol alerts; review daily reports, identify follow-up needs, and initiate timely referrals.
Coordinate with community partners, including medical providers, law enforcement, DCFS, schools, MCOs, Juvenile, DSHS, and county agencies.
Provide inpatient hospital liaison services, including coordination, discharge planning, and post-hospital follow-ups.
Ensure services honor individual rights and align with cultural, linguistic, and family-specific needs.
Develop crisis plans with individuals, natural supports, and community partners to reduce risk and support stabilization.
Participate in team meetings, consultations, and case discussions to promote coordinated service delivery.
Meet competency standards for service coding, billing requirements, and direct-service documentation.
Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with WAC, RCW, contractual, and agency standards.
Participate in required trainings and agency or community meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.