Designated Crisis Responder

Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 96,650 - 106,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DCR training provided

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

LifeFlight Membership

Job summary

A local mental health service provider is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder to provide mobile crisis intervention and clinical assessments. This full-time role includes creating treatment plans and collaborating with community partners. Candidates must possess a relevant graduate degree and be eligible for Washington State licensure. A supportive team and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or BSN with 2+ years psychiatric experience required.
• Eligible as a Washington State Mental Health Professional.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis response, assessments, and stabilization.
• Develop individualized safety and treatment plans.
• Perform involuntary treatment investigations after DCR training.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral assessment

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field

Licensure as LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, Psychologist, Psychiatrist

Job description

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Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA provided pay range

This range is provided by Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$96,650.00/yr - $106,312.00/yr

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HR Talent Acquisition Specialist at Peninsula Behavioral Health in Port Angeles, WA

Full-Time / Exempt

Pay Range: $96,650 - $106,312 per year (DOE/DOQ)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am), 3 to 4 days per week. Must be available for weekends, holidays, and emergency shift coverage.

About the Role

As a Designated Crisis Responder, you’ll provide mobile crisis intervention, stabilization, and clinical assessments for adults, youth, and families. This role includes involuntary commitment investigations under Washington State law (RCW 71.05, 71.34, 70.96B) once DCR training is complete. You’ll work closely with community partners to ensure safety, support, and recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis response, assessments, and stabilization.
• Develop individualized safety and treatment plans.
• Conduct crisis case management, triage, and brief therapy.
• Perform involuntary treatment investigations and Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) monitoring (after DCR training).
• Collaborate with treatment teams, hospitals, schools, law enforcement, and community providers.
• Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field; or BSN with 2+ years psychiatric experience.
• Eligible as a Washington State Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Licensure as LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or associate-level equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Preferred

• Two years’ crisis intervention experience.

What We Offer

• Paid DCR training provided by the State of Washington (must be completed within 90 days).
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Meaningful work helping individuals and families through urgent and critical situations.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• LifeFlight Membership

*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care, Individual and Family Services, and Non-profit Organizations

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