Mobile Crisis Response Clinician

Thurston Mason BH-ASO/OHRS; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings differential

Weekend/night differential

Special duty pay incentive

Job summary

Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) seeks a Crisis Services Clinician to join the Crisis Response Team serving Thurston and Mason counties. You will perform triage, risk assessments, safety planning, and mobile crisis work, collaborating with Crisis Peer Specialists to support individuals in crisis.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, rapid assessments, and connecting clients with behavioral health services, shelter, food, and medical care as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, or a related area.
• Two years of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Qualified as Agency Affiliated Counselor; CJIS background checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage and community stabilization services.
• Complete risk assessments for suicide/homicide risk and coordinate referrals.
• Develop stabilization and safety plans with clients and support networks.
• Provide mobile crisis intervention and de-escalation in community settings.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with privacy regulations and WA state law.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Crisis line communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Web-based phone system

CAD system

Job description

Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) seeks a Crisis Services Clinician to join the Crisis Response Team serving Thurston and Mason counties. You will perform triage, risk assessments, safety planning, and mobile crisis work, collaborating with Crisis Peer Specialists to support individuals in crisis.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, rapid assessments, and connecting clients with behavioral health services, shelter, food, and medical care as needed.