Designated Crisis Responder

Description

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGNING BONUS!

Join our Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) Crisis Services team in a position that provides Involuntary Treatment Assessments (ITA) to the community. This position will primarily respond to ITA assessments in the southern Great Rivers ASO region of Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum The regional office location is based in Chehalis, WA. 

The Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs in crisis and emergency situations. Provides mobile crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and stabilization services to adults, children, and families. Provides involuntary treatment services according to RCW 71.05 and 71.34 for individuals through direct and indirect services in a manner consistent with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs ITA investigations, evaluations, and associated DCR tasks, including petition writing, testifying in court, monitoring and petitioning for LRA’s
• Performs ITA and crisis evaluations in a variety of settings to include, but not limited to, hospitals, jails, schools, community, or court-ordered evaluations
• Provides information and education to the community regarding mental illness and involuntary commitment laws
• Provides crisis assessment, mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services in varied environments in the community
• Provides screening and triage services by telephone and face-to-face
• Develops individualized safety plans and treatment recommendations to ensure client and community safety

Salary Range: $40.01 - $50.76 per hour DOE. This position is eligible for shift differential ($1/hr evenings, $3/hr weekends and nights)

Schedule:

Sun-Wed 5p-3a
Wed-Sat 6a-4p

Benefits

TMBH-ASO/OHRS provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical/dental/vision plan options (many with no employee paid monthly premium depending on plan choice, and dependent coverage options), and life insurance and disability insurance options.  Eligible employees participate in WA State PERS retirement plans and employees may elect additional pre and post tax deferred compensation retirement options.   Employees receive a PTO package earning a minimum of 140 hours annually and 12 paid holidays.  Other tax deferred options include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) . Find more information at www.tmbhcareers.org. 

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Master’s Degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences
• Meets WA state qualifications to be a Mental Health Professional
• Qualifies as an Agency Affiliated Counselor or be licensed in the state by the WA Department of Health as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist or BSN/RN
• Minimum of 24 months of experience in direct treatment of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed persons 
• Valid WA State Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• All opportunities at OHRS are contingent upon satisfactory completion of criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification
• Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply
• Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Two (2) year experience providing crisis intervention services
• Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional

Skills and Abilities

• Provide technical assistance and education to families, providers and local agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups regarding complex or controversial public policy issues or service as well as establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, staff and the community
• Ability to use the principles of recovery and person centered treatment within the context of involuntary treatment assessment
• Ability to work in high stress, high demand environment while communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to write clear and concise petitions, reports and correspondence
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and respectfully manage differences, opposing perspectives, opinions, and interests
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to conceptualize and implement creative solutions
• Knowledge of RCW 71.05 and 71.34
• Promote and champion the values of partnership, teamwork, compassion and integrity in all dealings within and outside of the TMBHO/OHRS
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in the community including hospitals, jails, inpatient facilities, residential facilities, individual’s homes, and in an office environment.  Telehealth may be offered at times.
• Service responsibilities require on-call availability at certain times, including availability during normal business hours and after hours/weekends/holidays as needed.
• Regular use of fleet vehicles and/or personal vehicle required for service in 7 county regional area. Proof of insurance required and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required for collaboration and to provide timely assessments for clients and the community. 
• Minimal physical exertion is required. May be required to lift or move boxes/equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

Position will remain open until filled.

Salary : $40 - $51