Dispatch Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) - On-Call
Bellingham, WA
Compass Health is currently looking for an Dispatch Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) for our MCOT/Emergency Services program!
The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a community-based outreach team with the ability to respond to and provide crisis services in the community (e.g., homes, schools, shelters). The Team serves adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) crisis regardless of their funding source. MCOT offers short term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength-based, solution-focused, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions.
What you will be performing
The DCR provides crisis intervention services to persons of all ages experiencing acute behavioral health issues (including both mental health and substance use issues), and when appropriate evaluates for an involuntary detention. This position will primarily be responsible to receive requests for crisis outreach services, conduct initial investigation to determine level of response required, and delegate the case to the appropriate staff person(s) based on the case presentation. This position will primarily provide services from the office location; but occasionally may be required to conduct a community outreach
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ABOUT US
Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.
Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification
POSITION SUMMARY
Job Title: Dispatch DCR
Program: 500-21360
Location: Bellingham
Hours: On-Call
Wage: $33.34-$52.69/hr DOE