Daytime Crisis Specialist - MHP - No Swing or Weekends
Daytime Crisis Specialist - MHP - No Swing or Weekends
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25-08-2025
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Job Description
SIGNING BONUS $3000 - No Swing Shift or Weekends!
About Us:
As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
The Daytime Crisis Specialist is responsible for answering the daytime crisis phone line and responding to crisis calls from Valley Cities clients and community members. The Daytime Crisis Specialist will complete risk assessments to determine clients safety and appropriate level of care. The Daytime Crisis Specialist will also complete intake assessments for clients referred to our Next Day Appointment (NDA) program and meet regularly with an NDA caseload. The Daytime Crisis Specialist will also coordinate care with emergency department social workers and contact clients after emergency department visits. The Daytime Crisis Specialist may also provide crisis outreach to hospitals jails and community settings.
Key Responsibilities:
The employee must have the ability to:
- Provide crisis services to clients of Valley Cities including mental health risk assessments stabilization support and referral services.
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency in evaluating suicidal ideation homicidal ideation and grave disability.
- Use clinical judgement and de-escalation skills when working with clients who may be in distress or experiencing a crisis.
- Coordinate client care with clients ongoing care team at Valley Cities.
- Coordinate client care with hospital staff DCRs and other community partners.
- Complete Next Day Appointment intake assessments and have an ongoing caseload of NDA clients.
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency in assisting clients with safety planning.
- Use Collective Medical to review recent hospital discharges and follow-up with clients as needed.
- Assist in identifying and linking clients to appropriate community-based services and support (primary care mental health and/or substance abuse treatment housing financial benefits etc.)
- Prepare written affidavits/declarations and revocations per requirements of the Superior Court of King County with adequate knowledge regarding the legal criteria for involuntary hospitalization.
- Complete service notes mental health assessments safety plans and other necessary documentation within 24 hours of completing an outreach.
- Complete all documentation in compliance with agency policies administrative codes and requirements of funding and/or contract sources.
- Respond to subpoenas for ITA court and testify as needed.
- Learn and follow all related JCAHO Federal State and local requirements and established Valley Cities Policies and Procedures.
- Engage with clients in a professional manner with healthy and defined boundaries.
- Communicate effectively with supervisor and team.
- Attend in-service training and meetings as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What Were Looking For:
Education:
- Masters degree in the social or behavioral sciences; and MHP meeting King County and Washington State Mental Health Professional (MHP) requirements as set forth in WAC ; RCW 71.05.020(27) and RCW 71.34.020(14
Experience:
- Crisis assessment and response
- Safety planning with clients over the phone and in-person
- Knowledge regarding the ITA process
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse client population with a strengths-based approach
- Experience working in hospital settings (preferred)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Suicide assessment prevention and intervention training in accordance with King County guidelines
- Understanding of Trauma Informed Care principles and service provision
- Good communication skills teamwork and attitude
- Multicultural awareness
- Ability to adapt flexibility
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration upon hire.
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable transportation
- Pass required background checks
- Familiarity with electronic communications and proficient use of email
- Ability to manage confidential data according to policy and meet documentation deadlines
- Ability to learn software and enter client information into the electronic health record
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
- 21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
- $450/year for training/professional development
- Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
- Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Schedule:
For a Daytime Crisis Specialist - MHP at Valley Cities Behavioral Health the position is dynamic providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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