Trauma-Informed Crisis Intervention Specialist

Frontier Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

No-cost licensure supervision

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a Crisis Response Specialist I to provide telephone and mobile crisis intervention and evaluation for youth, adults, and families in behavioral health crisis. This entry-level position trains toward DCR II under supervision.

Responsibilities include assessments, risk planning, referrals, and coordination with courts and community partners. Shift Wed-Sat 10:00 AM–8:30 PM with differential; 24/7 service requires flexibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field required.
• Must meet Mental Health Professional credential requirements per WAC 246-341-0200 and maintain active DOH credential.
• Within 6 months obtain Designated Crisis Responder designation per RCW 71.05.760.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone assessments and triage referrals.
• Respond to crisis situations and perform face-to-face assessments.
• Develop safety plans with clients and families and coordinate with community resources.
• Maintain client records in accordance with agency policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Autonomy

Resource access

Education

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

Job description

Frontier Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a Crisis Response Specialist I to provide telephone and mobile crisis intervention and evaluation for youth, adults, and families in behavioral health crisis. This entry-level position trains toward DCR II under supervision.

Responsibilities include assessments, risk planning, referrals, and coordination with courts and community partners. Shift Wed-Sat 10:00 AM–8:30 PM with differential; 24/7 service requires flexibility.