PCS Co-Responder/Designated Crisis Responder

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Programs

Zusammenfassung

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder to join the crisis team, responding to psychiatric crises in the community and applying interventions to reduce hospitalizations while linking clients to ongoing mental health supports.

The role requires a Master's in a behavioral health field and WA state credentials; you will coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and other agencies to divert from inpatient care and ensure safety.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology or related behavioral health field.
• HB 1724 credential requirements for WA state mental health professionals.
• LSWAIC/LICSW preferred credentials.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and driving record.

Aufgaben

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in their homes or community settings.
• Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans to resolve crises.
• Acts as liaison between mobile outreach and Behavioral Health Organization (BHO).
• Develops relationships with community resources to divert individuals from inpatient care.
• Collaborates with State agencies and other social services.
• Provides testimony and advocacy with courts and other agencies as needed.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy/Psychology

Washington State Mental Health Professional credentials (HB 1724)

SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC) or LICSW preferred

Valid Washington State driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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: Day Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 4pm-230am

Additional Information

The Co-Responder position is a Designated Crisis Responder that is embedded with the Pierce County Sheriff’s (PCS) and is part of the Mobile Outreach Crisis Team. The Co-Responders are a resource for Law Enforcement (LE) to utilize when responding to calls with a mental health component to it. The incumbent performs crisis intervention to reduce hospitalizations, and effectively link consumers with on-going mental support services; conducts involuntary commitment evaluations and revocations in accordance with department policies, procedures, state and federal guidelines and protocols provided by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR); files petitions for hearings; educates and provides information for families; collects data; keeps records and provides testimony and/or advocacy, with courts and other agencies. The Co-Responder is to provide least restrictive options for clients that struggling with mental health and to divert from hospitalizations and incarcerations. Work is performed to provide 20/7 coverage typically for substance use consumers and their natural and professional support systems to manage their crisis in the community under the direction and supervision of an assigned administrative superior and in collaboration with the lieutenant in the PCS.

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

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.