Crisis Outreach Counselor - Skagit

Introduction

Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.

Wage Range (DOE):

• Clin I: $28.13–$42.45/hr

• Clin II: $32.44–$51.09/hr

• SUDP: $30.31–$48.52/hr

• Shift: Wed-Sat, 8am - 6pm

Compass Health is hiring a
Crisis Outreach Clinician
for our
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)in
Skagit County
. Whether you’re a licensed clinician, associate-level professional, or certified SUDP, this is your opportunity to provide compassionate, frontline support to children, youth, and families during times of behavioral health crisis.

As a
Crisis Outreach Clinician
, you’ll deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented crisis services—often directly in the community. Your work will include crisis stabilization, assessment, short-term treatment planning, care coordination, and advocacy.

Your focus: to help stabilize crises in the moment, while building bridges to long-term support systems.

Compass Health is the region’s largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider. We’ve supported our communities for more than
110 years
, and that legacy of care extends to our employees through:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
  – fully covered for full-time staff

• 16 days paid vacation
  in your first year

• 12 sick days
  annually + 1 wellness day

• 13 paid holidays
  , including 2 floating personal holidays

• Professional development funds
  &
  paid education leave

• 403(b) retirement plan match
  after one year

• A culture that prioritizes
  support, inclusion, and work-life balance

• Conduct
  community-based assessments
  and provide crisis intervention services at homes, schools, shelters, and other locations.

• Deliver brief, recovery-focused interventions including
  counseling, case management, resource linkage
  , and referrals.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (DSHS, courts, schools, hospitals).

• Routinely assess and mitigate
  risk factors
  , including suicidality or threats to others.

• Facilitate access to mental health/substance use treatment, natural supports, and other essential services.

• Document services accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

• Participate in
  team collaboration, case consultation, and regular supervision
  .

Skagit MCOT
is a tight-knit group of clinicians, peers, and specialists who work together to provide
rapid, mobile, and client-centered support
to people in crisis. Our approach is strength-based, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative.

Clinician I:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BSW) in a behavioral health-related field

Clinician II:

• Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) in a behavioral health-related field

SUDP:

• Associate degree or 90 quarter/60 semester credits in human services

• Current
  Washington State SUDP certification

• 2+ years experience

All roles also require:

• Experience working with children, youth, or families (preferred)

• Valid
  WA State Driver’s License
  , reliable vehicle, and insurance

• DOH registration:
  Must apply for
  Agency Affiliated Counselor status
  upon hire (if not already credentialed)

• Ability to remain calm and effective in
  high-pressure, fast-paced environments

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills

• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations

• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

This is a
community-based role
that involves travel to client homes, schools, hospitals, and other locations across the county. Moderate physical activity and mobility are required, including lifting up to 20 lbs. You’ll work mostly
outside of a traditional office setting
.