Designated Crisis Responder - South Kitsap

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 and Certifications

• 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.
• SKILLS: Communication – Communicates clearly and concisely.
• SKILLS: Computer skills – the ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
• 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.
• ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• ABILITIES: Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
• ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment

• Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.
• This position is performed in office and out in the community.
• This position is highly mobile and requires the ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.