You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 7am -5pm

Position Summary

The Crisis Therapist plays a key role on the Behavioral Health team at MultiCare, providing crisis intervention and evaluation that meets the unique needs of consumers and their families. From performing interventions to making referrals for inpatient or outpatient care, your position will offer you the capacity to help individuals every day.

Responsibilities

You will manage the mental and emotional health of each consumer as needed in coordination with the allied providersYou will complete risk assessmentsYou will develop safety plans with consumers and their natural supports as neededYou will screen and refer patients with drug and/or alcohol problemsYou will coordinate ongoing inpatient psychiatric care for voluntary patientsYou will determine the need and facilitate requests to the Designated Crisis Responder when an involuntary detainment evaluation is indicatedYou will represent MHS and Behavioral Healthcare to community groups or individuals representing health care or mental health services

Requirements

Master's degree in a related fieldA Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724:An individual practicing within the mental health professional's statutory scope of practice who is:(a) A psychiatrist, psychologist, physician assistant working with a supervising psychiatrist, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, or social worker, as defined in this chapter and chapter 71.34 RCW;(b) A mental health counselor, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist associate, as defined in chapter 18.225 RCW; or(c) A certified or licensed agency affiliated counselor, as defined in chapter 18.19 RCW;Previous Crisis experience preferredAbility to work flexible shifts including nights​Current Washington state driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregiversMission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a rowLeading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communitiesLifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $36.51 - $52.53 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.