Crisis Therapist

Crisis Therapist

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: .8, Shift: Nights, Schedule: 8p-4a Thursday, 6p-6a Friday and Saturday

Must have MHP status.

Position Summary

The Crisis Therapist plays a key role on the Behavioral Health team at MultiCare, providing crisis intervention and evaluation that meets the unique needs of consumers and their families. From performing interventions to making referrals for inpatient or outpatient care, your position will offer you the capacity to help individuals every day.

Responsibilities

• You will manage the mental and emotional health of each consumer as needed in coordination with the allied providers
• You will complete risk assessments
• You will develop safety plans with consumers and their natural supports as needed
• You will screen and refer patients with drug and/or alcohol problems
• You will coordinate ongoing inpatient psychiatric care for voluntary patients
• You will determine the need and facilitate requests to the Designated Crisis Responder when an involuntary detainment evaluation is indicated
• You will represent MHS and Behavioral Healthcare to community groups or individuals representing health care or mental health services

Requirements

• Masters degree, Mental health professional (MHP) as defined by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) required
• Ability to obtain Washington State Counselor Agency-Affiliated Registration upon hire
• Current Washington state drivers license
• Previous Crisis experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights
• Proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future
• Market Leadership: Washington's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Technology: 'Most Wired' healthcare system 10 years in a row
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' in 2021
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountain, and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

MultiCare provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, MultiCare shares a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The starting pay for this position is $33.81 and the pay scale is $33.81 - $48.65 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicants years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.