What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Designated Crisis Responder position at Quality Behavioral Health - Clarkston WA?
Quality Behavioral Health is looking for a full-time Mental Health Crisis Responders to cover a maximum of two 24 hour on-call shifts per week. Our Designated Crisis Responders are face to face responders and this work cannot be done via phone or tele-commuting. This Program has a total of 5 Crisis Responders that work rotating 24 hour shifts, not to exceed 2 in any given week; some weeks (depending on rotation) only 1 shift is required.
Extra shifts are available if covering for another responder who may be ill or out on vacation. If covering for a responder who cannot cover their own shift, you are paid an extra stipend above and beyond the regular annual salary. Stipends for taking addition shifts run from $310/shift (12 hour weekdays) to $600/shift (24 hours weekend). Responders are also always paid an additional $200 if their shift falls on a holiday.
Crisis Responders are paid to be on call during their shift, but only respond if an actual crisis call comes in.
This position includes the following;
Rapid response, assessment services, crisis intervention, engagement, supportive counseling, information and referral, assistance with Medicaid enrollment as appropriate, linkage to requested/necessary resources and appropriate community-based mental health and substance abuse disorder services for ongoing treatment and follow-up.
Crisis services are provided to adults, children and families under the supervision of the Crisis Program Manager and in accordance with agency specific standards
The primary goals of the QBH crisis team is to divert individuals from involuntary psychiatric treatment. The Team serves individuals throughout the community and work collaboratively with law enforcement, emergency departments and the legal system.
All applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field, and ability to obtain DCR status through training and shadowing.
Evening and weekend work is required in this position.
Position is open until filled. QBH application can be requested by reaching out to the HR Department. Please send completed application and resume to Quality Behavioral Health, Attn: Human Resources, 900 7th Street, Clarkston, WA 99403.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clarkston, WA 99403: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $100,000
