Mobile Crisis Intervention Specialist

multicare; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

MultiCare in Washington state is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder to join the crisis team, performing home-based and community crisis interventions, and coordinating with mobile outreach and the Behavioral Health Organization to reduce hospitalizations.

The role requires a Masters degree in a related field and HB 1724 eligible credentials, with thorough background checks and strong advocacy and collaboration with community resources.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field required.
• Credentials listed under HB 1724 or equivalent licensure are required.

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, acting as a liaison between the mobile outreach team and the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO)
• Develops relationships with community resources to divert individuals in crisis from inpatient care
• Collaborates and/or liaisons with other BHO services as well as State agencies and community social services
• Provides testimony and/or advocacy with courts and other agencies as needed

Education

Masters degree in a related field

HB 1724 eligible credentials (Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed; LMFTA; LMFT; LASW; LSWAA; LMHC; LSWAIC; LICSW)

Job description

MultiCare in Washington state is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder to join the crisis team, performing home-based and community crisis interventions, and coordinating with mobile outreach and the Behavioral Health Organization to reduce hospitalizations.

The role requires a Masters degree in a related field and HB 1724 eligible credentials, with thorough background checks and strong advocacy and collaboration with community resources.