What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Designated Crisis Responder position at Kitsap Mental Health Services?
Per Diem Designated Crisis Responder
Sign-on Bonus*: $1,875
Hiring Range: $35.79 - $44.73 per hour
Additional Shift Differentials as high as $6.00 per hour
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis outreach services throughout Kitsap County working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with assignments requiring outreaches for community crisis interventions and assessments as well as solo outreaches for local hospital and jail assessments.
- Maintain the respect and dignity of each client, the client’s personal supports and community professionals, emphasizing special population concerns.
- Function as a DCR consistent with the Involuntary Treatment Act of Washington State (RCW 71.05 and 71.34) and the DCR Protocols.
- Proven capacity to manage multiple simultaneous investigations, consults, and responsibilities with the ability to triage priorities in a high-stress environment.
- Conduct face-to-face (FTF) assessments of individuals to determine if they meet criteria for involuntary detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05 or 71.34) or that they meet crisis resolution by a least restrictive alternative.
- Assess and ensure the safety of clients, the community, and one’s self during the investigation process, which includes coordinating and working with medical, law enforcement, state and local agency representatives, community and family members.
- Effectively and efficiently conduct investigations that utilize all reasonably available and appropriate sources of information relevant to the known facts about an individual case.
- Coordination of interviewing witnesses and providing information of declaration/statement for ITA relevant to the case. This includes consulting with medical, law enforcement, state and local agency representatives, community and family members.
- Routinely assess the credibility of witnesses and information found in the course of an investigation.
- Maintain and demonstrate an expert-level working knowledge of WA State ITA RCW 71.05, 71.34, and DCR protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must 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, such experience gained under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional.
This position may require driving clients on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.
Commitment to at least one shift per month to maintain Per Diem status.
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor License or higher. Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500.
This position requires the ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.
*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.
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