Crisis Clinician II - FT - Whatcom

Crisis Mental Health Counselor - Clinician II
Location: Bellingham, WA
Program: 500-21360 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
Schedule: Full-time (38 hours/week) - Sun - Tues, 12:00pm - Midnight &, Thurs, 12pm-2pm
Wage: $30.90-$46.22/hr DOE
Licensed Scale: $32.78-$48.65/hr DOE
Respond When It Matters Most - Join Our Frontline Crisis Team
Compass Health is seeking a Clinician II to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Bellingham.

In this high-impact role, you'll deliver critical, in-the-moment behavioral health services to individuals of all ages experiencing acute mental health crises.

You'll work across community settings-including homes, schools, shelters, and public spaces-bringing stability, compassion, and recovery-focused care when and where it's needed most.

This is a full-time float position offering 12-hour shifts and dynamic day-to-day work throughout Whatcom County.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help individuals navigate mental health crises with dignity and support, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Be Doing


* Provide in-person crisis assessments and stabilization support across community settings


* Evaluate individuals in acute crisis and coordinate least-restrictive, trauma-informed interventions


* Partner with first responders, families, and clinical teams to ensure safety and continuity of care


* Determine need for ITA evaluation, complete affidavits, and participate in court proceedings as required


* Serve in a rotation for after-hours emergency response, including outreach and de-escalation


* Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and meet service hour expectations

What You Bring


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


* Mental Health Professional (MHP) status per WAC


* Valid WA State Driver's License, insurance, and reliable transportation


* Training or willingness to obtain in Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care


* Knowledge of or interest in Evidence-Based Practices


* Must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire if unlicensed

What We Offer


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


* 16 vacation days in your first year


* 12 sick days plus an additional wellness day


* 13 paid holidays - 11 traditional 2 floating


* $500 in professional development funds annually


* Up to 5 days of paid education leave


* 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after one year


* Mileage reimbursement


* And much more - over 45 paid days off in your first year!

About Compass Health
Compass Health is Northwest Washington's leading private, non-profit behavioral health provider.

With over 110 years of experience, we serve communities across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties through a continuum of outpatient, residential, and emergency care services.

Join a team that values compassionat...