About this opportunity
Crisis Connections lists this Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician (CSC) opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician (RCL)
Location: Seattle, WA - In-Person
Shift - Full-Time Graveyard (nights)
Pay: $37.24/hour + $4/hour graveyard differential
Union-represented (OPEIU)
Be there when it matters—and practice at the top of your license.
At Crisis Connections , crisis clinicians don’t read scripts or carry caseloads. They provide real-time clinical decision-making, guide life-saving interventions, and serve as trusted clinical leaders supporting the front-line staff who answer the call.
As a Crisis Services Clinician , you’ll combine direct crisis assessment with clinical leadership—supporting callers in their most critical moments while mentoring and consulting with crisis phone staff and volunteers. This is high-acuity work done collaboratively, with structure, backup, and mission-driven purpose.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want crisis work that is clinically meaningful and sustainable , this role offers impact, stability, and strong team support.
What You’ll Do
Provide clinical assessment, suicide risk evaluation, and crisis intervention via telephone
Serve as the clinical lead on shift , offering real-time consultation, coaching, and support to crisis phone staff and volunteers
Coordinate crisis response, including hospital diversion, triage, and one-call coordination with first responders
Authorize inpatient services using clinical judgment and least-restrictive care principles
Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to high clinical and ethical standards
Collaborate with community partners, hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and public mental health agencies
This Role Is a Great Fit If You
Enjoy rapid assessment, clinical consultation, and decision-making in high-acuity situations
Prefer shift-based work without an ongoing caseload
Value collaborative practice and structured clinical leadership
Want meaningful crisis work without field response or productivity quotas
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Master’s degree in a social science or related field
Eligible for or pursuing Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) licensure or higher (Licensure costs reimbursed; support provided)
At least 2 years of supervised clinical experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness
Strong clinical judgment, calm decision-making, and comfort in high‑pressure situations
Prior leadership, supervision, or consultation experience strongly preferred
Why Join Crisis Connections
Mission-driven work with immediate, life-changing impact
Supportive, collaborative clinical team with ongoing training and consultation
Union-represented role with predictable wage progression and job protections
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement options
Annual wage increases and opportunities for growth
Flexible scheduling, free parking, and transit benefits
A workplace that actively values diversity, equity, inclusion, and lived experience
Our Commitment
Crisis Connections is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities to apply. Diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and the care we provide.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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