Crisis Intervention Therapist

Join a team that shares your calling at MultiCare, where you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work, and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

About the role

The Crisis Therapist plays a key role on the Behavioral Health team at MultiCare, providing crisis intervention and evaluation that meets the unique needs of consumers and their families. From performing interventions to making referrals for inpatient or outpatient care, your position will offer you the capacity to help individuals every day.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mental and emotional health of each consumer as needed in coordination with allied providers
• Complete risk assessments
• Develop safety plans with consumers and their natural supports as needed
• Screen and refer patients with drug and/or alcohol problems
• Coordinate ongoing inpatient psychiatric care for voluntary patients
• Determine the need and facilitate requests to the Designated Crisis Responder when an involuntary detainment evaluation is indicated
• Represent MHS and Behavioral Healthcare to community groups or individuals representing health care or mental health services

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724, holding one of these higher credentials:
  • Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed
  • Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Social Worker Advanced License (LASW)
  • Social Worker Associate Advanced License (LSWAA)
  • Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License (LSWAIC)
  • Social Worker Independent Clinical License (LICSW)
• Previous crisis experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights
• Driver’s License/Abstract

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Resource Groups and outreach programs to ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued

Pay

The pay scale is $37.25 - $53.59 USD per hour. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale based on the applicant’s years of experience.

About MultiCare

• Rooted in the local community, partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Values of respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle with natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections