PCS Co-Responder/Designated Crisis Responder

MultiCare Health System, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Code Lavender

Résumé du poste

MultiCare is seeking a PCS Co-Responder/Designated Crisis Responder to join the Mobile Outreach Crisis Team in Puyallup, WA. This role provides crisis intervention in the field, conducts evaluations, and links clients to ongoing mental health services under supervision.

The position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and applicable WA credentials, a valid driver's license, and background clearance for facilities collaborating with detention centers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related behavioral health field required.
• Must hold Washington State Mental Health Professional credentials as defined under HB 1724 (see above).

Responsabilités

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in their own homes, residential placements or other environments.
• Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans for individuals and their support networks.
• Provides coordinating function for the team, liaising 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 with other BHO services and state agencies; testifies/advocates as needed.
• Provides testimony/advocacy with courts and other agencies as required.

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

Washington State Mental Health Professional credentials HB 1724: Counselor, LMFTA, LMFT, LASW, LSWAA, LMHC, LSWAIC, LICSW

Description du poste

## PCS Co-Responder/Designated Crisis ResponderApply: Puyallup, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: JR82207**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.