Designated Crisis Responder - Community Services

Job Summary

 Clark County Community Services is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder to join our amazing team!  This position provides crisis outreach services throughout Clark County.  They provide services grounded in the recovery model that recognizes each individual’s capacity to self-actualize and makes every effort to engage consumers in intervention services including brief therapy, case management, and referral to community mental health services.

 This position initiates involuntary holds and commitments only in cases where the individual’s risk of self-harm or harm others outweighs other intervention strategies. The DCR investigates allegations about consumers’ ability to care for themselves, the risk of self-harm, and risk of harm to others, and gathers evidence, conducts clinical evaluations, and decides, in compliance with RCW 71.05 and 71.34, if psychiatric hospitalization, secure detox, or referral assistance to other services is indicated. In providing these services, the incumbent prepares witness statements, serves legal documents, testifies at court hearings, completes required legal forms and written documentation of investigations, and coordinates the processing of involuntarily committed individuals through the legal system.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Master’s or doctorate degree in social work, nursing, counseling psychology, mental health counseling, behavioral sciences, or related field which qualifies the incumbent for licensure by Washington State Department of Health (DOH) as a Designated Crisis Responder, and mental health professional status as defined in WAC 388-865, or its successor.

At least two years of experience in the direct evaluation and treatment of persons with mental illness while under the supervision of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 388-865, or its successor, is required.

Licensure by DOH as a mental health professional preferred—qualifying for licensure and registration with DOH and meeting the definition of “Mental Health Professional” delineated in WAC 388-865, or its successor, is required.

Proof of qualifications required which may include any or all of the following: certified copy of transcripts, licensure by DOH, licensure or certification by a nationally recognized board, and written verification of work history by prior employers.

A valid, unencumbered Washington or Oregon State driver’s license is required. Position requires using personal vehicle to drive to consumers in the community.

Passing Washington State Patrol background check necessary for this position (provisions delineated in RCW 43.43.842 as well as other applicable State Statutes and rules) as well as passing ongoing background checks during the course of employment as required by Clark County Department of Community Services, Clark County Regional Support Network, and Washington State Mental Health Division.

This position requires being able to use personal computer and MS office.

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: M2.816 ($5,098.00 - $7,200.00) per month

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county