Crisis Services Clinician - Shift Lead (Evenings)

Crisis Clinic; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 44.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Union-represented role

Excellent benefits

Annual wage increases

Descrizione del lavoro

Crisis Connections in Seattle, WA is seeking a Crisis Services Clinician for Dispatch (RCL) to join an in-person, full-time swing shift from 4 PM to 12 AM Pacific Time. You will lead clinical decision-making, perform crisis assessments, and coordinate responses with first responders and hospital partners.

This role emphasizes high-acuity, script-free crisis work, mentorship of crisis staff, and collaboration with community agencies. A Master's degree and AAC licensure eligibility are required.

Competenze

• Master's degree in a social science or related field.
• Eligible for, pursuing, or have an Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) licensure or higher (Licensure costs reimbursed; support provided)
• At least 2 years of supervised clinical experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness
• Strong clinical judgment, calm decision-making, and comfort in high-pressure situations
• Prior leadership, supervision, or consultation experience strongly preferred

Mansioni

• Provide clinical assessment, suicide risk evaluation, and crisis intervention via telephone
• Serve as the clinical lead on shift, offering real-time consultation, coaching, and support to crisis staff and volunteers
• Coordinate crisis response, including hospital diversion, triage, and one-call coordination with first responders
• Authorize inpatient services using clinical judgment and least-restrictive care principles
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to high clinical and ethical standards
• Collaborate with community partners, hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and public mental health agencies

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Suicide risk evaluation

Crisis decision-making

Leadership experience

Calm decision-making

Formazione

Master's degree in social science or related field

AAC licensure eligibility or pursuit

Descrizione del lavoro

Crisis Connections in Seattle, WA is seeking a Crisis Services Clinician for Dispatch (RCL) to join an in-person, full-time swing shift from 4 PM to 12 AM Pacific Time. You will lead clinical decision-making, perform crisis assessments, and coordinate responses with first responders and hospital partners.

This role emphasizes high-acuity, script-free crisis work, mentorship of crisis staff, and collaboration with community agencies. A Master's degree and AAC licensure eligibility are required.