Designated Crisis Responder

Klickitat County; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Klickitat County is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder/Therapist in Goldendale, WA for a full-time role. You will provide crisis assessments, coordinate hospital placements or outpatient treatment, and work closely with emergency responders and community partners.

The position requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently across varied shifts including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of Evidenced Based theories, principles, and practices for crisis evaluation and treatment.
• Knowledge of DSM and ASAM criteria.
• Proficient in office software including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Receive crisis service calls and respond in the community to assess safety and gather information.
• Determine the least restrictive environment for crisis resolution and stabilization.
• Arrange client placements for hospitalization or detox services as needed.
• Maintain extensive clinical and legal documentation and ensure timely records and progress notes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Verbal and written communication

Independence

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Basic Job Purpose/Function

Designated Crisis Responder/Therapist- Behavioral Health - Goldendale, WA. - Full-time, Non-Exempt. Grade 69, Step 1-5, $32.38 to $36.5/Hr, DOQ, Open until Filled.

Under direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Manager the Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) provides intervention and support to individuals who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. They take calls requesting crisis services and travel out to locations identified by the program management to provide crisis assessments, determine what level of treatment is needed to stabilize the situation, and make arrangements for hospital placements or outpatient treatment as appropriate. The goal is to stabilize the crisis using the least restrictive setting possible, while ensuring the safety of the individual in crisis as well as the community. This role requires working closely with emergency responders, law enforcement, and other community partners to coordinate care. The DCR position offers the opportunity to work both collaboratively and independently, have significantly varied workdays, and use creativity to resolve problems. This position has a set weekly schedule of three 12 hours shifts with 4 hours administrative time each week to total 40 hours a week. Shifts will vary and could include days, evenings and overnights and both weekdays and weekends.

Essential Job Duties

• Receiving calls for crisis services from individuals, law enforcement, medical facilities, & service providers and responding in the community to assess individuals for 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 Behavioral Health team 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 and responsible for maintenance and timelines of all records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Provided testimony in court as required.
• Attends weekly supervision and team meetings as requested.
• Responsible for Behavioral Health quality management, compliance and chart reviews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in social work , counseling, or related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge of Evidenced Based theories, principles, and practices of the evaluation and treatment of persons exhibiting social, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties.
• Knowledge of DSM and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.
• Knowledge of case management/community support criteria and the ability to produce and maintain accurate and consistent records of each case. Knowledge of all federal, state and county rules and regulations as required in Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and contract requirements.
• Proficient knowledge is use of standard office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines as well as current computer software including Excel and Word.
• Skill in record keeping and case management.
• Skill in operation of office equipment used to provide the necessary information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and working knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and accountability Act (HIPPE) regulations as it pertains to mental health and chemical dependency records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, staff, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and flexible in crisis situations.

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements

• Submit to a criminal background check, as required by Washington State Law.
• Washington State Licensure through the Department of Health or capable of licensure within (6-months of employment).
• Documented completion of continuing education on an annual basis to maintain certification and licensure as applicable.
• Valid state driver’s license in state of residence.

Klickitat County offers a generous benefit package which includes: Vacation, sick and paid holiday leave along with medical, dental, vision and life and LTD insurance and substantial County contributions towards premiums and a retirement package through the Washington State Department of Retirement System. Additionally, employees are offered a flexible spending account, two Deferred Compensation programs, voluntary life and LTD insurance, AFLAC coverage and a variety of on-going training programs.

To learn more details, visit our http://www.klickitatcounty.org/610/Benefits