Therapist & Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) — On-Call

Comprehensive Healthcare; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Therapist / Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) to provide evidence-based therapy for youth and adults and participate in rotating on-call crisis outreach, including evenings and weekends. The role is based in our Kennewick office and involves coordination with the Benton County Jail for crisis services.

Responsibilities include individual/family therapy, mental health assessments, crisis risk evaluation, and arranging hospital or detox placements when needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Two years of previous experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor and designation as Mental Health Professional
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Responsibilities

• providing individual and family therapy and facilitating behavioral health groups
• completing mental health intakes and assessments
• receiving calls for crisis services from individuals, law enforcement, medical facilities, & service providers and responding in the community to assess individuals for safety and gather information
• determining the least restrictive environment for crisis resolution and stabilization for the client
• arranging client placements for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization or detox services, when necessary
• communicating with Comprehensive treatment teams about clients who have had crisis contact and participating in safety planning
• thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Therapist / Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) to provide evidence-based therapy for youth and adults and participate in rotating on-call crisis outreach, including evenings and weekends. The role is based in our Kennewick office and involves coordination with the Benton County Jail for crisis services.

Responsibilities include individual/family therapy, mental health assessments, crisis risk evaluation, and arranging hospital or detox placements when needed.