Designated Crisis Responder - DCR -… at Compass Health · Mount…

Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people in their most vulnerable moments? Join Compass Health’s Skagit County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) as an On-Call Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) and provide critical behavioral health support where and when it’s needed most—out in the community.

Whether responding to a crisis in a home, school, or public space, you’ll deliver immediate, compassionate care that helps stabilize individuals in distress and connects them to vital services. This is your chance to be a true first responder in the mental health world—backed by an experienced and supportive team.

At Compass Health, your work matters—deeply. We’re proud to foster a culture of support, growth, and purpose, and we offer a wide range of benefits even for on-call employees.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees

• 16 vacation days your first year

• 12 sick days plus a wellness day

• 13 paid holidays – 11 traditional + 2 floating

• $500 in professional development funds annually

• Paid education leave

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after one year

• And much more! (Benefits are pro-rated for part-time/on-call positions.)

Position Summary

Whether responding to a crisis in a home, school, or public space, you’ll deliver immediate, compassionate care that helps stabilize individuals in distress and connects them to vital services. This is your chance to be a true first responder in the mental health world—backed by an experienced and supportive team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees. 16 vacation days your first year. 12 sick days plus a wellness day. 13 paid holidays – 11 traditional + 2 floating. $500 in professional development funds annually. Paid education leave. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after one year. And much more! (Benefits are pro-rated for part-time/on-call positions.)

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person crisis intervention and evaluations across Skagit County

• Assess clients of all ages for risk and determine the need for involuntary detention under RCW 71.05/71.34

• Develop real-time safety and recovery plans in collaboration with clients and families

• Provide brief stabilization support and coordinate with MCOT team members, hospitals, and emergency services

• Offer follow-up care planning and resource navigation

Patient Care

Deliver in-person crisis intervention and evaluations across Skagit County. Assess clients of all ages for risk and determine the need for involuntary detention under RCW 71.05/71.34. Develop real-time safety and recovery plans in collaboration with clients and families.

Management

Provide brief stabilization support and coordinate with MCOT team members, hospitals, and emergency services. Offer follow-up care planning and resource navigation.

Requirements

• MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field

• Mental Health Professional (MHP) status per WAC

• Familiarity with RCW 71.05 and 71.34 preferred

• WA State License (or eligible) in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy preferred

• Ability to attend DCR Academy within first year

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with insurance and reliable transportation

• Agency Affiliated Counselor application (if unlicensed) required upon hire

What Makes You Stand Out

• Calm under pressure with excellent clinical judgment

• Skilled in risk assessment, documentation, and systems coordination

• Able to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments

• Passion for serving high-needs and underserved populations

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Education

MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field. Mental Health Professional (MHP) status per WAC. Agency Affiliated Counselor application (if unlicensed) required upon hire. Ability to attend DCR Academy within first year.

License

WA State License (or eligible) in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy preferred. Valid Washington State Driver’s License with insurance and reliable transportation.

Knowledge

Familiarity with RCW 71.05 and 71.34 preferred. Calm under pressure with excellent clinical judgment. Skilled in risk assessment, documentation, and systems coordination. Able to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments. Passion for serving high-needs and underserved populations. Strong collaboration and communication skills.