• Diagnosis, ongoing brief community support services.
• Case Management in a culturally competent manner within the most appropriate environment.
• As an initial responder the MHP utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, and assesses the need to contact the DCR if the situation cannot be adequately resolved.
• The DCR will further assess the need for community based individual stabilization by accurately assessing risk to self, others or property and the presence of a grave disability, formulates and implements appropriate clinical decisions based upon assessment data.

• Develops an appropriate plan of treatment supporting recovery concepts by incorporating the individuals/familys strengths, barriers and needs into the plan components.
• Documents clear problem statement and treatment goals/objectives in an individuals own voice.
• Formulates measurable, achievable goals and objectives, in collaboration with the individual.

• Triaging telephone calls, meeting with walk in clients, and/or working with individuals in the Hospital Diversion or Stabilization units, as assigned.

• Works with hospital liaison, Outpatient staff and PACT team members as well as other professionals in the community to coordinate care in relationship to the individuals mental health needs.
• Communicates with internal and external interdisciplinary team members to facilitate good clinical. management of individuals with serious mental illness and coordinates treatment with other providers.
• Facilitates linkages to medical providers or other community resources when appropriate.
• Works closely with community agencies including law enforcement, Child Protective Services, hospitals, jails and community physicians to coordinate care and arrange for client's treatment.

• Gathers information from callers/informants, recording information, and providing assessment at the individuals location in the community or arranging assessment at the most appropriate location.

• Uses Care Logic Electronic Health Record (EHR) , as required.
• Meets established timelines when making authorized entries in the medical record.
• Follows procedures for release of information, maintains complete and accurate concise records and reports.

• Masters degree in Social /Behavioral Sciences required.

• Minimum of two years Mental Health experience in the provision of Crisis Services.
• Capable of being licensed in Washington State.

• Education and training in the following areas:
• Psychopathology and psychopharmacology.
• Completed DCR Training.
• Knowledge of individual and family dynamics, life span development, psychotherapy and family crisis intervention.
• Crisis intervention and the assessment of risk, include suicide risk assessment, assessment of danger to others and homicide risk assessment.
• Assessment of grave disability, health and safety, cognitive and volitional functions.
• Competency with special populations: Chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities, ethnic minorities, children and adolescents, older persons, and sexual minorities.
• Training in adolescent mental health issues, the mental health civil commitment laws, the criteria for civil commitment, and the systems if care for minors[ (RCW 71.34.805).
• Professional ethics and knowledge of consumer rights.
• Petition writing: factors, elements and content.
• Clinical/legal/forensic education related to DCR function/knowledge base.
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health Care delivery to adults and children.
• Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes for Acute Crisis Services.
• Ability to work with others to accomplish objectives and achieve expected results.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision.
• Ability to provide strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills for communicating with persons served of all ages and staff.
• Recognizes cultural, racial and other issues that impact treatment, relationships and communications.
• Integrates that knowledge to work effectively with different cultures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Uses a strength based approach with staff and promotes a positive work environment.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community.

• Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist within the state of Washington preferred.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration required.
• DCR must be a Mental Health Professional designated by the CDRSN to perform the duties of the Involuntary Treatment Acts..
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Child Mental Health Specialist preferred.
• Developmental Disability or Geriatric specialist designations are additionally desirable.
• Valid Washington State drivers license and agency minimum required liability insurance.

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Though serving the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Yakima, Catholic Charities is a separate 501(c)3 charitable organization, funded in part by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions. While rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We serve all in the community, regardless of faith, race, gender, social class, or economic status. With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually. The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.”