DESIGNATED CRISIS RESPONDER

Salary : $92,430.12 - $112,292.40 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-01518
Department: Human Services
Division: Human Services Mental Health
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Join our Snohomish County Human Services Team!
Purpose:
Snohomish County Human Services is seeking two qualified individuals to join our dynamic crisis team. It is our mission to provide excellent behavioral health crisis services to all citizens in Snohomish County, including involuntary behavioral health treatment if needed. We strive to provide the most appropriate services in a timely manner, consider all less restrictive and safe options, and see ourselves as advocates while protecting the safety of the community and the individual we are evaluating.
About You:
You have a deep desire to help people on a very difficult day in their life. You enjoy new challenges and never knowing what your workday brings. You enjoy working independently on a supportive team and don't need an 8-5 schedule. You are interested in the law and in safeguarding individual rights while assuring the safety of the community and the individual you are working with.
Position Purpose:
Evaluate individuals of all ages who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and determine what services meet their needs. Arrange for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization as needed.
Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community.
The Human Services Department includes 300 diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, pay, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.
BASIC FUNCTION
To conduct investigations for involuntary mental health and substance use treatment under RCW 71.05 and RCW 71.34.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Conducts investigations and evaluations of individuals for involuntary commitment and detains individuals when legal criteria are met and commitment is appropriate.
2. Assesses behavioral health emergencies and provides crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the community.
3. Works collaboratively with behavioral health agencies, psychiatrists, emergency departments, inpatient units, residential facilities and other referral sources to assure the best outcome for each individual in need of behavioral health services.
4. Coordinates and facilitates arrangements necessary for the holding of probable cause hearings for patients hospitalized in our county in need of continued involuntary treatment; provides court testimony concerning patient's need for further involuntary treatment.
5. Performs ongoing community regarding involuntary treatment.
6. Contacts appropriate hospitals for admissions, provides screening information and arranges for transport as needed.
7. Participates in the ITA Court process and provides relevant information to prosecuting attorneys and others authorized through the judicial process.
8. Maintains necessary records and files as well as statistical information on all program activities.
9. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing or related field; PLUS, two (2) years of experience in the direct treatment of mentally ill clients; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. PLUS, a valid and current license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Due to a potential conflict of interest any secondary employment within the behavioral health field needs to be approved by the employer.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• abnormal human behavior, symptomatology and treatment modalities of behavioral disorders
• counseling techniques and methods
• available community resources
• legal parameters and procedures concerning commitments

Ability to:

• respond effectively in crisis situations
• relate to severely disturbed and/or difficult persons in order to determine appropriate behavioral health services
• gather and analyze pertinent data
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of state and local hospitals, staff and officials of community organizations, associates and the general public
• diagnose behavioral disorders and determine need for mental health or substance use disorder services
• maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written reports
• maintain confidentiality and work within HIPAA parameters

SUPERVISION
Employees report to the Involuntary Treatment Supervisor or other administrative superior as assigned. Employees work independently on specific assignments which are completed in accordance with established guidelines, practices and regulations. Work is reviewed through meetings, status reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of the work involves site visits to residences, hospitals, mental health agencies and detention facilities. Some work is performed in the usual office environment. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays to provide 24 hour a day, 7 day coverage.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
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Following are a series of supplemental questions to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general on-line application. The employment history and education detailed in your general on-line application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the review selection process, A resume must be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general on-line application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general on-line application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess or can you obtain prior to appointment, a Washington State Drivers License, unrestricted except as to vision?

• Yes
• No

03
What is your highest degree obtained in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing or a related field?

• None
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

04
If your degree is in a related field, what field is in in? If it is not in a related field, enter N/A.
05
How many years of experience do you have working with Mental Behavioral Health and/or as a Crisis Responder?

• None to less than a year
• One year to less than two years
• Two to four years
• Four to less than six years
• Six to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

06
This position requires that you have a current Mental Health Counselor License, Social Worker Independent Clinical License, or a Marriage and Family therapist License in Washington (pending licenses and/or affiliate/ associate licenses do not meet this requirement). Do you have the required Mental Health Counselor License, Social Worker Independent Clinical License, or a Marriage and Family Therapist License in Washington State?

• Yes
• No

07
If you answered "yes" to the above question, you MUST include a copy of your current license as an attachment to your application packet. Failure to do so will disqualify your application from further review. Did you attach a copy of your license to your application packet?

• Yes
• No

Required Question