MultiCare Health System · 1 day ago
Designated Crisis Responder
Puyallup, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$42.22/hr - $60.76/hrMultiCare Health System is dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The Designated Crisis Responder plays a key role in responding to psychiatric crises, performing interventions, and supporting patients with mental health services while collaborating with community resources and agencies.
Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
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
Required
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Competitive tuition assistance
Award-winning residencies
Fellowships
Career development
Generous PTO
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs
Company
MultiCare Health System
Multicare Health System operates as a not-for-profit health care organization.
Founded in 1882
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Lee
Executive Vice President, Population Based Care & Chief Financial Officer
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