Designated Crisis Responder

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Greater Lakes Mental Health, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network in Lakewood, WA, seeks a Designated Crisis Responder to join the crisis team. You will respond to psychiatric crises in the community, perform interventions, and support patients with mental health services.

Requirements include a Master's in a related field, WA credentials per HB 1724, a valid WA driver’s license, and background checks. Travel within the community, collaboration with BHO, and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must hold WA State Mental Health Professional credentials per HB 1724 (various licenses).
• WA driver's license with acceptable driving record; annual background checks may apply.
• Background clearance from correctional facilities/jails referring to crisis team.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services in clients' homes, placements, or other environments.
• Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans with supports.
• Acts as liaison between mobile outreach team and BHO; coordinates care.
• Develops community resources to divert crises from inpatient care.
• Collaborates with BHO services and state agencies; provides testimony as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team liaison

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

$42.64 - $61.37/hourly Posted 1 day ago Full Time Less than 10 applies 4 min average apply

Lakewood, WA 98499

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: 4 10 hour shifts, Schedule: Day time; Monday through Thursday/

This position does require a background check being passed with the Lakewood police department.

This position also requires you to have a valid driver's license for Washington state.

Position Summary

The Designated Crisis Responder is a key role within the crisis team at MultiCare, responding to psychiatric crises in the community in the most effective, efficient, and safe manner possible. Performing interventions to reduce hospitalizations, supporting patients with mental support services and conducting evaluations and revocations, this role offers you the capacity to apply your expertise, advocacy and interpersonal skill sets in your daily work functions.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in their own homes, residential placements or other environments
• Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans that will assist individuals and their natural and professional supports in resolving psychiatric crises. Develops preliminary diagnosis as required
• Provides coordinating function for the team, when assigned, acting as a liaison between the mobile outreach team and the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO)
• You will develop relationships with community resources to effectively divert individuals in crisis from inpatient care
• Collaborates and/or liaisons with other BHO services as well as State agencies and community social services
• You will provide testimony and/or advocacy, with courts and other agencies as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must hold one of the following Washington State Mental Health Professional credentials as defined under HB 1724: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC),SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW) required
• SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW) preferred
• Valid Washington State driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Must be approved, have clearance, and pass additional background checks from correctional facilities and jails that make referrals to crisis team and agree to annual background checks

About Greater Lakes Mental Health

Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $42.64 - $61.37 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.