Crisis Response Specialist; DCR II

Position: Crisis Response Specialist (DCR II ) -Sunday-Wednesday - 7:00AM-5:30PM
* Conduct telephone assessments and triage referrals as needed.
* Respond to complex crisis situations and conduct face-to face assessments to make determination-of-need decisions, utilizing advanced assessment skills and FBH standard risk assessments.
* In collaboration with clients and their support relationships develop, stabilization and safety plans.
* Complete comprehensive documentation which supports the safety plan as indicated.
* Possess an in-depth knowledge of community resources and ability to access resources to support and address client needs.
* Follow up on referrals made regarding at risk/high risk persons to ensure stabilization and/or services obtained.
* Under the supervision of a DCR, complete investigations for involuntary treatment, including completion of legal petition paperwork.
* Conduct Involuntary Treatment Act investigation under the supervision of a supervisor or DCR  RCW 71.05 and 71.34
* Maintain working relationships with the courts, attorneys, private psychiatrists, hospital staff, family members, police and sheriff's deputies, jail staff, clinical and administrative persons at inpatient psychiatric facilities throughout the state, staff of other agencies, advocate and consumer groups and citizens.
* Participate in Peer Review, supervision, in-center educational and administrative meetings as directed.
* Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
* Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.
* Crisis Response Service is a 24/7 facility which may require staff to work on variable shifts.  Crisis Response Services hires staff for a particular shift however, due if operational needs (sick call, PTO, vacancies) may result in required shift coverage.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active driver’s license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.
* Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes and statutes pertaining to Crisis Intervention, the Involuntary Treatment Act
* Knowledge and skills in working with individuals with behavioral health disorders
* Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.
* Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work autonomously.
* This position provides client services in community settings on a daily basis.  Community settings include but are not limited to residences, group/congregate living settings, hospitals, shelters, the streets or anywhere in the community e environments may not be ideal in terms of cleanliness or being habitable. Daily travel between locations is required.
* The ability to drive a vehicle, traverse distances up to several city blocks and on various terrains, navigate stairs, get in and out of vehicles frequently is required.
* Daily use of a computer is required.
* May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.
* Blood-borne Pathogen Category I – Chance of blood-borne pathogen exposure.
* ** Crisis Response Specialist (
** Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $32.58 - $39.70
* ** DCR II -** **(
** Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $36.41- $44.36
** Crisis Response Specialist (
** Hourly/ Non-Exempt): **$32.58 per hour.
*** Medical, Dental and Vision
* Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire. It is the policy of FBH to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national origin, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or their relatives, friends or associate and that ;

a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee’s participation in activities identified with or promoting the interests of a protected group.
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