Designated Crisis Responder - On-Call
Location: Island & San Juan Counties, WA
Program: 500-11750 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
Schedule: On-Call
Wage: $42.06 - $62.19/hr DOE
Be the Lifeline When It Matters Most
Are you ready to make a real difference when individuals and families need support the most? Join Compass Health's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) as a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) and provide critical, in-the-moment support to children, teens, and adults in crisis across Island and San Juan Counties.

In this on-call role, you'll be on the front lines of behavioral health care-bringing skilled intervention, empathy, and de-escalation wherever the crisis unfolds: in homes, schools, shelters, or out in the community.
What You'll Do

• Provide in-person mental health crisis intervention and risk assessments
• Make determinations for involuntary treatment when appropriate under RCW 71.05 and 71.34
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary MCOT colleagues to create safety and stabilization plans
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in high-stakes, real-time situations
• Serve clients of all ages regardless of funding, and help them move toward recovery and connection

What You Bring

• MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field
• Mental Health Professional (MHP) designation per WAC
• Familiarity with Washington DCR legal standards and procedures (RCW 71.05/71.34 preferred)
• Must attend the DCR Academy by first annual review
• Current Washington State Licensure (or ability to apply as Agency Affiliated Counselor upon hire)
• Valid Washington driver's license, vehicle, and insurance
• Hepatitis B vaccination (or plan to obtain within 10 days of hire)
• Ability to pass a background check

What Sets You Apart

• Calm, confident decision-making in high-pressure scenarios
• Compassion for individuals facing behavioral health and substance use crises
• Experience working independently in the field with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to community-based, person-centered care

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
• 16 days of vacation in your first year
• 12 sick days 1 wellness day
• 13 paid holidays - 11 traditional 2 you choose
• Professional development funds and paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after your first year
• ...and much more!

Why Join Compass Health?
At Compass Health, we've been building healthier communities for over 110 years. As the largest private behavioral health provider in Northwest Washington, we serve children, families, and adults across five counties through a continuum of outpatient, residential, and crisis services.

Joining MCOT means stepping into a role with purpose-one where your calm presence and clinical skill can literally save lives.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.