Emergency Behavioral Health Clinician – Crisis & Discharge

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical &Rx

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible Spending Account

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity awards

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks an Emergency Mental Health Provider to evaluate patients in the emergency department, perform brief psychological assessments, risk assessments, and crisis interventions. The role includes planning safe dispositions and coordinating referrals for ongoing care within a trauma‑informed framework.

The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and eligibility for clinical licensure in Washington, with preference for crisis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, or a related field leading to clinical licensure eligibility.
• Two years of experience providing mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• Completion of Trauma Informed Care, De-escalation Techniques, and Harm Reduction training (HCA sponsored) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health assessment, triage, and brief crisis interventions in the ED to facilitate disposition.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation techniques

Cognitive-behavioral interventions

Bilingual English & Spanish (preferred

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Eligible for clinical licensure in Washington State

Job description

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks an Emergency Mental Health Provider to evaluate patients in the emergency department, perform brief psychological assessments, risk assessments, and crisis interventions. The role includes planning safe dispositions and coordinating referrals for ongoing care within a trauma‑informed framework.

The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and eligibility for clinical licensure in Washington, with preference for crisis