Designated Crisis Responder

Designated Crisis Responder – Full Time

Hiring Range: $35.79 - $44.73 per hour

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

Friday ;
Sat-Mon  OR Saturday-Tuesday

• 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:
  Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
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• Home Support Services:
  Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

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 environment to conduct clinical assessments, manage crises, and determine involuntary detention under Washington State’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). This position 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 (FTF) 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 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, gained under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional.

Driving Requirements: This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including minimum age of 21 years, successful motor vehicle history check, current valid driver's license in…