Crisis Outreach Counselor - Skagit County

Compass Health; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

Wellness day

Paid holidays

Professional development

Education leave

Retirement plan match

Supportive culture

Job summary

Compass Health, the region’s largest nonprofit behavioral health provider, is hiring a Crisis Outreach Clinician for the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team in Skagit County. You will deliver trauma-informed crisis services directly in the community, including stabilization, assessment, and short-term treatment planning.

The role emphasizes rapid response, collaboration with schools and courts, and linking clients to longer-term supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a behavioral health field is required for Clinician I.
• Master's in behavioral health required for Clinician II; SUDP certification preferred.
• Experience with children, youth, or families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based assessments and provide crisis intervention.
• Deliver brief, recovery-focused counseling, case management, and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (DSHS, courts, schools).
• Assess and mitigate risk factors including suicidality.
• Facilitate access to services and document in EHR accurately.
• Participate in team collaboration and supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community-based work

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree in behavioral health

SUDP certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Introduction

Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.

Overview

Wage Range (DOE):

• Clin I: $28.13–$42.45/hr

• Clin II: $32.44–$51.09/hr

• SUDP: $30.31–$48.52/hr

• Shift: Wed-Sat, 8am - 6pm

Make an Impact, Right Where It’s Needed Most

Compass Health is hiring aCrisis Outreach Clinicianfor ourMobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)inSkagit County. Whether you’re a licensed clinician, associate-level professional, or certified SUDP, this is your opportunity to provide compassionate, frontline support to children, youth, and families during times of behavioral health crisis.

About the Role

As aCrisis Outreach Clinician, you’ll deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented crisis services—often directly in the community. Your work will include crisis stabilization, assessment, short-term treatment planning, care coordination, and advocacy.

Your focus: to help stabilize crises in the moment, while building bridges to long-term support systems.

What We Offer

Compass Health is the region’s largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider. We’ve supported our communities for more than110 years, and that legacy of care extends to our employees through:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance– fully covered for full-time staff

• 16 days paid vacationin your first year

• 12 sick daysannually + 1 wellness day

• 13 paid holidays, including 2 floating personal holidays

• Professional development funds&paid education leave

• 403(b) retirement plan matchafter one year

• A culture that prioritizessupport, inclusion, and work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Conductcommunity-based assessmentsand provide crisis intervention services at homes, schools, shelters, and other locations.

• Deliver brief, recovery-focused interventions includingcounseling, case management, resource linkage, and referrals.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (DSHS, courts, schools, hospitals).

• Routinely assess and mitigaterisk factors, including suicidality or threats to others.

• Facilitate access to mental health/substance use treatment, natural supports, and other essential services.

• Document services accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

• Participate inteam collaboration, case consultation, and regular supervision.

Who You’ll Work With

Skagit MCOTis a tight-knit group of clinicians, peers, and specialists who work together to providerapid, mobile, and client-centered supportto people in crisis. Our approach is strength-based, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative.

Requirements

Clinician I:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BSW) in a behavioral health-related field

Clinician II:

• Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) in a behavioral health-related field

SUDP:

• Associate degree or 90 quarter/60 semester credits in human services

• CurrentWashington State SUDP certification

• 2+ years experience

All roles also require:

• Experience working with children, youth, or families (preferred)

• ValidWA State Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and insurance

• DOH registration: Must apply forAgency Affiliated Counselor statusupon hire (if not already credentialed)

Key Skills & Attributes

• Ability to remain calm and effective inhigh-pressure, fast-paced environments

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills

• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations

• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Working Conditions

This is acommunity-based rolethat involves travel to client homes, schools, hospitals, and other locations across the county. Moderate physical activity and mobility are required, including lifting up to 20 lbs. You’ll work mostlyoutside of a traditional office setting.