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MultiCare Health System · 13 hours ago

PCSD Co-Responder / Designated Crisis Responder

Puyallup, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$42.22/hr - $60.76/hr

3+ years exp

MultiCare Health System is dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The Co-Responder position is a Designated Crisis Responder embedded with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, providing crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, while collaborating with law enforcement and community resources.

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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

Qualification

Mental Health ProfessionalLicensed CounselorCrisis InterventionMasters DegreeAdvocacy SkillsTeam CoordinationData CollectionRecord KeepingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Must be mental health professional in accordance with WAC 388-865-0150

Must be licensed in the state of Washington as an Agency Affiliated Counselor upon hire

Or be a licensed a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker or Social Worker Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist or Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Washington State

Must complete all Pre-Employment requirements with MultiCare Health System which includes UA

Current Washington state driver's license

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a Mental Health setting

Must pass the PCSD UA, fingerprints, background check, and background interview before your start date with MultiCare Health System

Be able to wear a ballistic vest while on calls

Must be able to operate a county vehicle and pass the defensive driving

Must be able to communicate effectively over the radio with Sound Sound 911 and LE

Masters degree in a related field

A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: 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), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)

Drivers License/Abstract

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