Crisis Outreach Specialist — On-Call Behavioral Health

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Medical coverage for employee and/or a

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare in Washington is seeking a Crisis Outreach Professional to join our 24-hour Acute Care team. You will handle crisis calls, perform in-field assessments, and arrange appropriate hospital or outpatient placements while coordinating with responders and partners.

The role offers on-call shifts and a mix of collaborative and independent work, with opportunities to apply creativity to resolve problems and support individuals in crisis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Two years of prior experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred.
• Eligible for designation as Designated Crisis Responder.
• Eligible for a credential with the Dept of Health that designates Mental Health Professional status.
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a safe driving record.
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check are required per state/federal law.

Responsibilities

• Receiving calls for crisis services from individuals, law enforcement, medical facilities, and service providers and responding in the community to assess safety and gather information.
• Determining the least restrictive environment for crisis resolution and stabilization for the client.
• Arranging client placements for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization or detox services, when necessary.
• Communicating with Comprehensive treatment teams about clients who have had crisis contact and participating in safety planning.
• Completing extensive clinical and legal documentation for each call taken during the workday.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Emergency response

Community outreach

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in counseling

Job description

Comprehensive Healthcare in Washington is seeking a Crisis Outreach Professional to join our 24-hour Acute Care team. You will handle crisis calls, perform in-field assessments, and arrange appropriate hospital or outpatient placements while coordinating with responders and partners.

The role offers on-call shifts and a mix of collaborative and independent work, with opportunities to apply creativity to resolve problems and support individuals in crisis.