PCSD Co-Responder / Designated Crisis Responder

MultiCare Health System • Edgewood, WA • 2h ago

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FTE: 1.0 Shift: Night Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 4pm - 2:30am
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The Co-Responder position is a Designated Crisis Responder that is embedded with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) and is part of the Mobile Outreach Crisis Team. The Co-Responders are a resource for Law Enforcement (LE) to utilize when responding to calls with a mental health component to it. The incumbent performs crisis intervention to reduce hospitalizations, and effectively link consumers with on-going mental support services; conducts involuntary commitment evaluations and revocations in accordance with department policies, procedures, state and federal guidelines and protocols provided by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR); files petitions for hearings; educates and provides information for families; collects data; keeps records and provides testimony and/or advocacy, with courts and other agencies. The Co-Responder is to provide least restrictive options for clients that struggling with mental health and to divert from hospitalizations and incarcerations.
Work is performed to provide 20/7 coverage typically for substance use consumers and their natural and professional support systems to manage their crisis in the community under the direction and supervision of an assigned administrative superior and in collaboration with the lieutenant in the PCSD.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be mental health professional in accordance with WAC 388-865-0150
Must be licensed in the state of Washington as an Agency Affiliated Counselor upon hire
Or be a licensed a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker or Social Worker Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist or Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Washing ton State
Must complete all Pre-Employment requirements with MultiCare Health System which includes UA
Current Washington state driver's license
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a Mental Health setting
Must pass the PCSD UA, fingerprints, background check, and background interview before your start date with MultiCare Health System
Be able to wear a ballistic vest while on calls
Must be able to operate a county vehicle and pass the defensive driving
Must be able to communicate effectively over the radio with Sound Sound 911 and LE
Current or former experience as a Designated Mental Health Professional - preferred
Position Summary
The Designated Crisis Responder is a key role within the crisis team at MultiCare, responding to psychiatric crises in the community in the most effective, efficient, and safe manner possible. Performing interventions to reduce hospitalizations, supporting patients with mental support services and conducting evaluations and revocations, this role offers you the capacity to apply your expertise, advocacy and interpersonal skill sets in your daily work functions.
Responsibilities
Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in their own homes, residential placements or other environments
Develops and communicates treatment and safety plans that will assist individuals and their natural and professional supports in resolving psychiatric crises. Develops preliminary diagnosis as required
Provides coordinating function for the team, when assigned, acting as a liaison between the

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