Designated Crisis Responder

Primary Responsibilities

Provide crisis outreach services across Kitsap County, including face-to-face (FTF) assessments, hospital interventions, and jail assessments.

Conduct investigations under the ITA, adhering to RCW 71.05 and 71.34 guidelines and DCR protocols.

Assess client needs, ensuring safety for clients, the community, and yourself during interventions.

Collaborate with law enforcement, medical professionals, state/local agencies, and client support systems.

Perform thorough investigations using all appropriate sources, including witness interviews, medical records, and family input.

Ensure crisis resolution through least restrictive alternatives whenever possible.

Maintain expert-level knowledge of WA State ITA laws and DCR protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.05.260.
• 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.

Licenses

• Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

Performance Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE: Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community behavioral health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
• KNOWLEDGE: Maintain a working knowledge of behavioral health rehabilitation standards.
• KNOWLEDGE: Maintain a working knowledge of ITA Law and HIPPA/CFR42, with the ability to maintain confidentiality while working as part of MCOT.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, peers, organizations, and the community.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills – the ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
• Able to maintain accurate documentation and electronic health records.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries while balancing conflicting demands of being both a peer to individuals in crisis and an employee of the agency.
• Seek appropriate supervision where necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.