At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide crisis outreach services and support individuals in need of mental health intervention.
- Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers, dedicated to serving diverse communities since 1978.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible overnight shifts with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a mission-driven organization.
- Qualifications: Experience in crisis intervention and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 57150 - 69850 $ per year.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.
This position provides crisis outreach services throughout Clark County. The services are grounded in the recovery model that recognizes each individual's capacity to self-actualize and makes every effort to engage individuals in intervention services including brief therapy, case management, and referral to community mental health services. This position initiates involuntary holds and detainments only in cases where the individual's imminent risk of harm to self, risk of harm to others or property outweighs other intervention strategies. It investigates allegations about consumers' likelihood of serious harm to self, others, property, and imminent danger because of grave disability.
In accordance with RCW 71.05 and 71.34, during the investigation, this position will gather evidence, conduct clinical evaluations, and decides if other voluntary lesser restrictive alternatives or involuntary detainment are indicated. If other voluntary alternatives are appropriate, this position will refer assistance to other services as indicated. In providing these services, the position prepares witness statements, serves legal documents, testifies at court hearings, completes required legal forms and written documentation of investigations; as well as coordinates the processing of involuntarily detained individuals through the civil commitment system. This position requires working rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call status during peak demand periods.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- The DCR is responsible for executing civil commitment services in Clark County, including Crisis Services and assessments for Involuntary Treatment Act.
- Assists in ensuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts.
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager.
- Educates staff regarding the process for health service referrals and regarding psychoeducational topics as directed by the Program Director and/or clinical supervisor.
- Maintains documentation of health services, and follows through on patient charts, including but not limited to: crisis outreaches and ITAs.
CLINICAL DUTIES include:
- Performing all duties in a manner that protects confidentiality/privacy of individuals pursuant to the standards delineated in RCW 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, and 71.34, 42 CFR Part 2, and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164.
- Working as part of the crisis team in delivering services to individuals who are identified as needing crisis intervention services.
- Working as part of the crisis team in responding to family members and significant others of individuals who may require crisis intervention services.
- Working as part of the crisis team in responding to mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, community social service providers, hospitals.
Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) – Overnight Shift in Vancouver employer: 002 Sea Mar Community Health Center
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while delivering vital health services to diverse communities. With a strong commitment to social justice and cultural awareness, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through continuous learning and collaboration. Located in Washington State, Sea Mar offers competitive benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.
Contact Details:
002 Sea Mar Community Health Center Recruitment Team
