Designated Crisis Responder - South Kitsap

Overview

Designated Crisis Responder – Full Time

Hiring Range: $35.79 - $44.73 per hour

$10,000 Hiring Bonus & Shift Differentials (Up to $6 if applicable)

Shifts:

Monday - Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 19 days of PTO, plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance provided at no cost.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Student loan repayment assistance and opportunities for training and development.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Investment options with potential company contributions to retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support, including counseling and financial advice.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Comprehensive pet insurance for cats and dogs.
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  Morrow Health Behavioral Change App: Free access to a wellness app to support behavior changes and goals.
• Home Support Services: Resources to assist with home buying, selling, or refinancing.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: A team that values collaboration, creativity, and support.

Kitsap Mental Health Services is hiring a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). The DCR is critical in delivering immediate crisis intervention and stabilization services across Kitsap County. You’ll work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to conduct clinical assessments, manage crises, and determine involuntary detention under Washington State’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). This role emphasizes stabilizing crises in the least restrictive way while ensuring safety and access to care.

• Provide crisis outreach services across Kitsap County, including face-to-face assessments, hospital interventions, and jail assessments.
• Conduct investigations under the ITA, adhering to RCW 71.05 and 71.34 guidelines and DCR protocols.
• Assess client needs, ensuring safety for clients, the community, and yourself during interventions.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, medical professionals, state/local agencies, and client support systems.
• Perform thorough investigations using all appropriate sources, including witness interviews, medical records, and family input.
• Ensure crisis resolution through least restrictive alternatives whenever possible.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of WA State ITA laws and DCR protocols.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Services, or Behavioral Health field, or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.

EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum of 3 years of job-related experience). At least five years of experience in direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance, under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including the minimum age of 21, a motor vehicle history check, a current valid driver’s license in Washington, and reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

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