Crisis Response Specialist

Role Description

Are you passionate about helping individuals in crisis and making a difference in your community? Join NEW Alliance Behavioral Health's Crisis Services Unit — a dedicated team providing 24/7 urgent and emergent behavioral health crisis response across Ferry, Stevens, and Lincoln counties.

As a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR), You Will

• Provide in-person crisis intervention, mobile outreach, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations under RCW 71.05 and 71.34 to determine voluntary or involuntary hospitalization needs.
• Coordinate care with hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners to ensure safe, least-restrictive outcomes.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and community collaboration to improve crisis response services.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field (required).
• Active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or higher — independent licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in mental health; prior DCR experience highly desirable.
• Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and ability to travel across Ferry, Stevens, and Lincoln counties.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Wage Range: $94,416 - $113,304/annually with additional compensation for on-call shifts

For more information/application please contact Roberta Brozik or Shanea Giroux at:

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At Northeast Washington Alliance Behavioral Health we believe quality behavioral health care should be accessible to everyone. Serving the tight knit communities in Northeast Washington, we provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use services that change lives. Our team of 150 works collaboratively to meet our neighbors where they are to support them through the difficulties they are facing.

Here, your work truly matters, and it has a meaningful impact on our community. We won t sugar coat it... this work can be fast-paced and challenging. You will be tasked with helping others during some of the most difficult times in their life, and will see the direct impact you can have every day. Many find this to be professionally and personally rewarding, addressing critical needs, working as part of a professional team, and building genuine connections.

Surrounded by beautiful vistas, ample outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life, you ll have the chance to enjoy both professional fulfillment and a strong sense of community.

If you re ready to bring hope, healing, and innovation to an area where your expertise is truly valued, we invite you to grow with us.

Joining our team means more than just starting a new job—it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing a lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else.

Our organization is rooted in the heart of Stevens County, with our headquarters in Colville and supporting locations in Republic, Davenport, and Chewelah. We re proud to serve our communities across three counties—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Northeast Washington is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.

• Winter:
  Make 49 Degrees North your home mountain — just 40 minutes from Colville. Schweitzer, Mt. Spokane, and Silver Mountain are only about an hour and a half away.
• Summer:
  Spend your days boating, kayaking, or fishing on the Columbia River.