Crisis Clinician: Mobile Crisis & Community Outreach

Frontier Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401k/Retirement plan

Licensure supervision

Loan forgiveness program

License/certification fee reimburse.

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health’s Spokane program seeks a Crisis Clinician to provide rapid crisis response and assessment. You will engage with clients, coordinate referrals, and help connect them with Medicaid or community resources to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and collaboration with multiple partners. The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a weekend shift pattern and a 10.98% differential for designated weekend hours, supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health related field.
• Must apply for Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential within 30 days of hire.
• Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and be willing to use a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and follow-up phone triage, assessment, and de-escalation during emotional/behavioral crises.
• Deliver crisis/hospital diversion services to youth, adults, and families in crisis.
• Refer individuals to community stabilization and resources, including linkage to a designated crisis responder.
• Perform risk assessments for suicide/homicide with supervisor review for safety.
• Collaborate with Mobile Dispatch Unit to meet contract requirements.
• Provide case management and wrap-around services; follow up on referrals to ensure stabilization.
• Maintain and document recovery plans with client support networks; travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Engagement skills

Customer service

Mental health knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential

Job description

Frontier Behavioral Health’s Spokane program seeks a Crisis Clinician to provide rapid crisis response and assessment. You will engage with clients, coordinate referrals, and help connect them with Medicaid or community resources to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and collaboration with multiple partners. The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a weekend shift pattern and a 10.98% differential for designated weekend hours, supported by