Designated Crisis Responder

MultiCare Health System
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Washington, Puyallup
400 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2026
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: 1.0, Shift: Evening, Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 4pm - 2:30 am 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 mobile outreach team and the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) You will develop relationships with community resources to effectively divert individuals in crisis from inpatient care Collaborates and/or liaisons with other BHO services as well as State agencies and community social services You will provide testimony and/or advocacy, with courts and other agencies as needed Requirements Masters degree in a related field A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC),SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW) Drivers License/Abstract Must be approved, have clearance, and pass additional background checks from correctional facilities and jails that make referrals to crisis team and agree to annual background checks Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $42.22 - $60.76 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 applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.