About this opportunity
Compass Health lists this Designated Crisis Responder - Whatcom opportunity in bellingham, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) - Full-Time
Location: Bellingham, WA
Program: - MCOT
Schedule: Full-Time | Sun-Tue (3:00 PM-1:00 AM), Sat (9:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Wage: $36.80 - $54.42/hr DOE
Make an Immediate Impact in Your Community
Compass Health is seeking a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Whatcom County. In this role, you'll respond directly to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises-wherever they are. Whether it's in homes, schools, shelters, or public spaces, your intervention and assessment skills will help stabilize and support clients in critical moments.
Our MCOT model is trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-focused. You'll work as part of a collaborative team of mental health professionals, peer counselors, and substance use specialists committed to community-based care.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver crisis intervention and mental health assessments in community settings
Evaluate for involuntary detention under RCW 71.05 and 71.34 when clinically necessary
Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, and family systems to ensure client safety
Participate in a rotating schedule of crisis response and after-hours coverage
Provide clinical documentation and coordination of care using Compass's EMR system
What You Bring
MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field
Washington State Licensure (or equivalent) in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling preferred
Meets criteria for Mental Health Professional (MHP) per WAC
Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid WA State Driver's License , reliable vehicle, and insurance
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination within 10 days of hire
Agency Affiliated Counselor registration upon hire (if unlicensed)
Ability to attend the DCR Academy by the first annual review
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience in crisis outreach, behavioral health, or emergency response settings
Familiarity with RCW 71.05 and 71.34
A calm, strengths-based approach to high-intensity situations
Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
What We Offer
(Note: Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
16 days of paid vacation in your first year
12 sick days plus a wellness day
13 paid holidays - 11 set + 2 floating
$500 in professional development funds annually
Up to 10 days of paid education leave
403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after one year
Mileage reimbursement
And much more!
About Compass Health
Compass Health is Northwest Washington's leading private, non-profit behavioral health provider. Serving Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for over 110 years, we offer a full continuum of care from outpatient and crisis response to residential and substance use services.
We believe in equity, inclusion, and the power of diverse perspectives. Join us in building healthier communities-one crisis intervention at a time.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
bellingham, WA, 98227, US
Who can apply
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