Job Description
Klickitat County is hiring a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) to join its Behavioral Health group in Goldendale, Washington. The DCR provides crisis intervention and aid to people experiencing mental health or substance employ crises.
Operate in this role contains taking crisis calls, traveling to locations to conduct assessments, determining the least restrictive treatment setting, and arranging hospital placements or outpatient care as needed. The target is to stabilize crises though making sure the safety of people and the community.
The DCR works with emergency responders, law enforcement, and community partners to organize care. The role offers a varied workday, combining independent and collaborative work. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts plus 4 hours of administrative time per week, totaling 40 hours.
Shifts may contain days, evenings, overnights, weekdays, and weekends. This role is perfect for a licensed mental health skilled who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments and is committed to using the least restrictive interventions.
The DCR plays a critical role in the county's behavioral health safety net, providing timely, compassionate care to vulnerable populations.
Salary & Compensation
Pay / Cover Package: $65,395 - $73,611 per year.
Qualification
You must grip a Master's degree in social perform, counseling, or a related field, and have at least two years of clinical expertise. Eligibility for registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor or an active license as LMHC, LICSW, or equivalent is needed.
- Master's degree in social function, counseling, or related field.
- Minimum of two years of clinical know-how.
- Eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor or active license as LMHC, LICSW, or other related license.
- Insight of evidence-based theories, principles, and practices for evaluating and treating social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
- Understanding of DSM and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.
- Expertise of case management and community support criteria, with aptitude to uphold correct records.
- Insight of federal, state, and county rules and regulations (WAC, RCW, contract conditions.
- Proficient in usual office equipment and software including Excel and Term.
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality and understanding of HIPAA regulations for mental health and chemical dependency records.
- Sound Washington State driver's license and ability to pass a criminal background check.
How to Apply
- Go to the GovernmentJobs.com announcement page for Klickitat County's Designated Crisis Responder position.
- Produce or to your candidate account.
- Wrap up the online submission and all supplemental questions.
- Send in your submission before the role is filled (unseal until filled).
Role Responsibilities
- Obtain crisis calls from people, law enforcement, medical facilities, and solution providers.
- Respond in the community to assess people for safety and gather info.
- Determine the least restrictive environment for crisis resolution and stabilization.
- Set up client placements for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization or detox offerings.
- Communicate with Behavioral Health crew about clients who have had crisis contact and participate in safety planning.
- Complete extensive clinical and lawful documentation for each phone, keeping up records and progress notes.
- Provide testimony in court as called for.
- Take part in weekly supervision and team meetings, and perform quality management and chart reviews.
Additional Information
- This is a full-time, non-exempt position, Grade 69, Step 1-5, with hourly settle of $31.44 to $35.39 depending on qualifications.
- The role is unseal until filled; ahead of time submission is encouraged.
- Washington State licensure through the Department of Health is needed, or must be obtainable within 6 months of employment.
- Continuing education must be documented annually to keep up certification and licensure.
- A legitimate state driver's license in the state of residence is called for.
- You must submit to a criminal background verify as needed by Washington State Law.
- The operate schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts plus 4 hours administrative time per week, totaling 40 hours.
About Company
Klickitat County is a municipal public sector serving the residents of Klickitat County, Washington. The county provides essential public services such as behavioral health, public safety, and community development.
The Behavioral Health department provides crisis intervention, outpatient treatment, and back solutions to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. The Designated Crisis Responder role is central to the county's crisis response system, securing timely and suitable care.
Operating for Klickitat County means joining a dedicated team committed to improving community well-being.
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