Designated Crisis Responder

Join our Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) Crisis Services team in a position that provides Involuntary Treatment Assessments (ITA) to the community. This position will primarily respond to ITA assessments in Thurston and Mason Counties.

The Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs in crisis and emergency situations. Provides mobile crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and stabilization services to adults, children, and families. Provides involuntary treatment services according to RCW 71.05 and 71.34 for individuals through direct and indirect services in a manner consistent with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs ITA investigations, evaluations, and associated DCR tasks, including petition writing, testifying in court, monitoring and petitioning for LRA’s
• Performs ITA and crisis evaluations in a variety of settings to include, but not limited to, hospitals, jails, schools, community, or court-ordered evaluations
• Provides information and education to the community regarding mental illness and involuntary commitment laws
• Provides crisis assessment, mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services in varied environments in the community
• Provides screening and triage services by telephone and face-to-face
• Develops individualized safety plans and treatment recommendations to ensure client and community safety

Salary Range: $40.01 - $52.91 per hour DOE. This position is eligible for shift differential ($1/hr evenings, $3/hr weekends and nights)

Schedule:

Sun-Wed 1p-11p

Wed-Sat 6p-4a

Benefits

Benefits Statement: TMBH-ASO/OHRS provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical/dental/vision plan options (many with no employee paid monthly premium depending on plan choice, and dependent coverage options), and life insurance and disability insurance options.  Eligible employees participate in WA State PERS retirement plans and employees may elect additional pre and post tax deferred compensation retirement options.   Employees receive a PTO package earning a minimum of 140 hours annually, 12 paid holidays, and 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave is earned for every 40 hours that are worked.  Other tax deferred options include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) .   TMBH-ASO/OHRS is an approved Public Student Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF) employer.  Find more information at www.tmbhcareers.org.

Experience and Education

• Master’s Degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences
• Meets WA state qualifications to be a Mental Health Professional
• Qualifies as a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor or be licensed in the state by the WA Department of Health as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist or BSN/RN.
• Valid WA State Driver’s license, satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), proof of insurance and availability of a vehicle is required
• Satisfactory and acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
• Co-Responders are subject to Criminal Justice Information Services clearance approval.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years experience providing crisis intervention services
• Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional
• Fully licensed Mental Health Professional
• Previous DCR experience

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use the principles of recovery and person-centered treatment within the context of involuntary treatment assessment
• Ability to write clear and concise petitions, reports and correspondence
• Provide technical assistance and education to families, providers and local agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups regarding complex or controversial public policy issues or service as well as establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, staff and the community
• Ability to work in high stress, high demand environment while communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to utilize equipment and software to include Microsoft Surface, Microsoft Office Suite, cell phones, and other software applications as assigned.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and respectfully manage differences, opposing perspectives, opinions, and interests.
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to conceptualize and implement creative solutions.
• Knowledge of RCW 71.05 and 71.34
• Promote and champion the values of partnership, teamwork, compassion and integrity in all dealings within and outside of OHRS.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in the community including jails, inpatient facilities, residential facilities, individual’s homes, and in an office environment
• Utilize assigned equipment and applications in offsite locations.
• Service responsibilities require on-call availability, including availability during normal business hours and after hours/weekends/holidays as needed
• DCR position is an essential position and may be required to have flexible working hours.
• Regular use of fleet vehicles and/or personal vehicle required for service in 7 county regional area
• Regular, on site, predictable attendance is required.
• Moderate physical exertion is required.  May be required to sit, stand, squat, walk short to moderate distances on uneven terrain, walk up and down stairs, lift or move boxes/equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Outreach is performed in outdoor settings and subject to weather conditions.