Designated Crisis Responder - DCR - Full Time

Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) - Full Time
Location: Mount Vernon, WA
Program: 500-45550 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
Schedule: Thurs-Sat, 11am-11pm

Wage: $44.17 - $65.30/hr DOE
Step Into Crisis Response That Makes a Real-World Difference
Are you passionate about helping people in their most vulnerable moments? Join Compass Health's Skagit County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) as a 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.
What You'll Be Doing


* 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

What You Bring


* 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

Why Choose Compass Health?
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.)

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

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