Overnight DCR
Description
Overnight Designated Crisis Responder
Wednesday - Saturday 2130-0730
Wednesday - Saturday 2130-0730
Hiring Range: $35.79 - $44.73 per hour
Additional Shift Differentials as high as +$6.00 per hour
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
General Summary of Duties: The Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) is a role within the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) which provides prompt and focused expert response to persons in crisis. DCR provides services in a compassionate and efficient manner while keeping within the State and Salish BHASO mandated crisis services, including DCR duties. Provide immediate crisis resolutions with emphasis on the goal of stabilizing the crisis in the least restrictive way, facilitating access to behavioral health and substance use disorder services, as well as performing clinical assessments, legal investigations, and evaluations for involuntary detention to psychiatric and/or substance use disorder facilities. As a Per Diem DCR, a commitment of two shifts a month is require to maintain employment.
Major Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Provide crisis outreach services throughout Kitsap County working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with assignments requiring outreaches for community crisis interventions and assessments as well as solo outreaches for local hospital and jail assessments.
- Maintain the respect and dignity of each client, the client’s personal supports and community professionals, emphasizing special population concerns.
- Function as a DCR consistent with the Involuntary Treatment Act of Washington State (RCW 71.05 and 71.34) and the DCR Protocols.
- Proven capacity to manage multiple simultaneous investigations, consults, and responsibilities with the ability to triage priorities in a high-stress environment.
- Conduct face-to-face (FTF) assessments of individuals to determine if they meet criteria for involuntary detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05 or 71.34) or that they meet crisis resolution by a least restrictive alternative.
- Assess and ensure the safety of clients, the community, and one’s self during the investigation process, which includes coordinating and working with medical, law enforcement, state and local agency representatives, community and family members.
- Effectively and efficiently conduct investigations that utilize all reasonably available and appropriate sources of information relevant to the known facts about an individual case.
- Coordination of interviewing witnesses and providing information of declaration/statement for ITA relevant to the case. This includes consulting with medical, law enforcement, state and local agency representatives, community and family members.
- Routinely assess the credibility of witnesses and information found in the course of an investigation.
- Maintain and demonstrate an expert-level working knowledge of WA State ITA RCW 71.05, 71.34, and DCR protocols.
- In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260.
EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum of 3 years of job-related experience)
At least five years of experience in direct treatment of persons with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders, with such experience gained under the supervision of a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor or higher.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: This position may require driving clients on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.
LICENSURE: Must meet and maintain Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor or higher. Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020
Performance Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE:
- Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community behavioral health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
- Maintain a working knowledge of behavioral health rehabilitation standards.
- Maintain a working knowledge of ITA Law and HIPPA/CFR42, with the ability to maintain confidentiality while working as part of MCOT.
SKILLS:
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, peers, organizations, and the community.
- Communication – Communicates clearly and concisely.
- Computer skills – the ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and electronic health records.
ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries while balancing conflicting demands of being both a peer to individuals in crisis and an employee of the agency. Seek appropriate supervision where necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
- Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods. This position is performed in office and out in the community. This position is highly mobile and requires the ability to react quickly and perceive environmental stimuli accurately.
*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary
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