THERAPIST DCR

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location:

Kennewick, WA 99336

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Master's degree

Salary Range: $37.99 - $56.99 Hourly Job Shift: Day Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

This position serves two main functions: therapy and crisis response. During the workday, the Therapist / Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) meets with scheduled clients to provide evidence-based therapy for incarcerated adults. This involves answering calls that request crisis services and determine what level of treatment is needed to stabilize the situation and make arrangements for hospital placements or outpatient treatment as appropriate.

The goal is to stabilize the crisis using the least restrictive setting possible, while still ensuring the safety of the individual in crisis as well as the community. The Therapist DCR position is best suited to someone who likes variety in their daily activities and wants to work as a therapist but also enjoys assisting individuals in crisis. Training in evidence-based practices is provided as part of this position.

This position is located at our contracted location of Benton County Jail in Kennewick.

Schedule:

Either Thursday-Sunday 7am- 530pm or Friday-Monday 7am-530pm

• providing individual and family therapy and facilitating behavioral health groups
• completing mental health intakes and assessments, then providing recommendations to custody staff
• receiving calls for crisis services from individuals, law enforcement, medical facilities, & service providers and responding in the community to assess individuals for safety and gather information
• determining the least restrictive environment for crisis resolution and stabilization for the client
• arranging client placements for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization or detox services, when necessary
• communicating with Comprehensive treatment teams about clients who have had crisis contact and participating in safety planning
• thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Two yearsof previous experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred
• Must be eligible as Agency Affiliated Counselor and designation as Mental Health Professional
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of setting with the room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programming
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward looking leadership that seeks to thrive in ever‑changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission‑accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other healthcare providers to implement cutting‑edge treatment programs and services

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to…