What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daytime Crisis Specialist position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care?
SIGNING BONUS $1500/$3000
Valley Cities vision is to set the standard for behavioral healthcare through our commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. We aspire to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our mission is to empower and enrich our communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.
Why Choose Us:
At Valley Cities Behavioral Health, we believe in nurturing the potential of every member of our team. Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. As a Daytime Crisis Specialist at VC, you'll embark on an exciting journey with us, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. As an FT team member, you'll unlock a world of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
Core Values:
Valley Cities upholds core values that guide our approach to care:
- Dignity and respect for all individuals
- Advocacy for health and wellness principles
- Prioritization of integrity and excellence
- Recognition of the importance of mental health in overall well-being
Location: Federal Way, WA
Signing Bonus $1500
Job Summary:
The Daytime Crisis Specialist is responsible for answering the daytime crisis phone line and responding to crisis calls from Valley Cities clients and community members. The Daytime Crisis Specialist will also provide crisis outreach. Crisis outreach is primarily in collaboration with the King County Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs) and hospital providers regarding Valley Cities (VC) clients admitted to an Emergency Department (ED) who are currently presenting with behavioral health concerns. At times, the Daytime Crisis Specialist may be asked to assess a VC client in other institutional settings (i.e., jails) or in the community. During outreach, the Daytime Crisis Specialist will provide a complex, acute risk assessment that clinically supports the client’s safety and appropriate level of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis services to clients of Valley Cities including mental health crisis risk assessment, stabilization, support, and referral services. These services may be provided by telephone or during outreach.
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency in evaluating suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, danger to self/others/property and grave disability.
- Use clinical judgement and de-escalation skills when working with clients who may be in distress or experiencing a crisis.
- Coordinate client care with client’s ongoing care team at Valley Cities.
- Coordinate client care with hospital staff, DCRs, and other community partners.
- Prepare written affidavits/declarations and revocations per requirements of the Superior Court of King County, with adequate knowledge regarding the legal criteria for involuntary hospitalization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Valley Cities employees with a bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences who have demonstrated proficiency with the required skills. Former VC employees must be in good standing with the agency and/or meet the agency's eligibility criteria for rehire
OR
- Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences preferred, meeting King County and Washington State Mental Health Professional (MHP) requirements as set forth in WAC 388-865-0150; RCW 71.05.020(27) and RCW 71.34.020(14)
Experience:
- Crisis assessment and response; using SAFE-T for suicidal ideation
- Safety planning with clients over the phone and in-person
- Knowledge regarding the ITA process
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration upon hire
- Pass required background checks
Schedule:
For a Daytime Crisis Specialist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
