Daytime Crisis Specialist

Valley Cities; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) with $2,0

Employer retirement plan with up to 6%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Student loan forgiveness programs

Longevity bonuses

Recognition programs and incentives

Training and licensure supervision

Paid training days and annual training

Job summary

Valley Cities is seeking a Daytime Crisis Specialist in Federal Way, WA. The role provides crisis services by phone or outreach and involves risk assessment, stabilization, and referral support.

You will evaluate suicide/homicide ideation and grave disability, using clinical judgment and de-escalation with distressed clients. Coordination with the client’s care team, hospital staff, and community partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences required with proficiency in the required skills.
• Master’s degree preferred, meeting state requirements for mental health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis services by phone or outreach with risk assessment and stabilization.
• Evaluate suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, danger to self/others, and grave disability.
• Use de-escalation and clinical judgment when clients are in distress or crisis.
• Coordinate client care with the ongoing care team at Valley Cities.
• Coordinate with hospital staff, DCRs, and community partners.
• Prepare affidavits/declarations per King County Superior Court criteria for involuntary hospitalization.

Skills

Crisis assessment

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Care coordination

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAFE-T

ITA knowledge

Job description

Daytime Crisis Specialist | Federal Way, WA | FULL-TIME | NON-EXEMPT | $23.98 - $35.87 | SIGNING BONUS - $1,500/$3000

About Valley Cities

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

• Provide crisis services to clients of Valley Cities including mental health crisis risk assessment, stabilization, support, and referral services. These services may be provided by telephone or during outreach.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency in evaluating suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, danger to self/others/property and grave disability.
• Use clinical judgement and de-escalation skills when working with clients who may be in distress or experiencing a crisis.
• Coordinate client care with client’s ongoing care team at Valley Cities.
• Coordinate client care with hospital staff, DCRs, and other community partners.
• Prepare written affidavits/declarations and revocations per requirements of the Superior Court of King County, with adequate knowledge regarding the legal criteria for involuntary hospitalization.

What You'll Bring (Required)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required. Valley Cities employees with a bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences who have demonstrated proficiency with the required skills. Former VC employees must be in good standing with the agency and/or meet the agency's eligibility criteria for rehire

• Bachelor’s degree required. Valley Cities employees with a bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences who have demonstrated proficiency with the required skills. Former VC employees must be in good standing with the agency and/or meet the agency's eligibility criteria for rehire.

Or

• Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences preferred, meeting King County and Washington State Mental Health Professional (MHP) requirements as set forth in WAC 388-865-0150; RCW 71.05.020(27) and RCW 71.34.020(14)

Experience:

• Crisis assessment and response; using SAFE-T for suicidal ideation
• Safety planning with clients over the phone and in-person
• Knowledge regarding the ITA process

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration upon hire.
• Pass required background checks

Join Our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Annual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑... ( truncated? continues ...): Actually text continues pronation ) ... to job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .