Crisis Outreach Counselor - FT - Day Shift - My Next Stage : Job Details

IntroductionCompass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.Overview

Wage Range (DOE):

• Clin I: $26.79–$40.43/hr.
• Clin II: $30.90–$46.22/hr.
• SUDP: $28.87–$46.21/hr.

Shift: Fri & Sat, 8am-8pm - Sun, 10am-10pm - Thurs, 12pm-2pmMake an Impact, Right Where It's Needed Most

Compass Health is hiring aCrisis Outreach Clinicianfor ourMobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)inWhatcom County. Whether you're a licensed clinician, associate-level professional, or certified SUDP, this is your opportunity to provide compassionate, frontline support to children, youth, and families during times of behavioral health crisis.

About the Role

As aCrisis Outreach Clinician, you'll deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented crisis services—often directly in the community. Your work will include crisis stabilization, assessment, short-term treatment planning, care coordination, and advocacy.

Your focus: to help stabilize crises in the moment, while building bridges to long-term support systems.

What We Offer

Compass Health is the region's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider. We've supported our communities for more than110 years, and that legacy of care extends to our employees through:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance– fully covered for full-time staff
• 16 days paid vacationin your first year
• 12 sick daysannually + 1 wellness day
• 13 paid holidays, including 2 floating personal holidays
• Professional development funds&paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan matchafter one year
• A culture that prioritizessupport, inclusion, and work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Conductcommunity-based assessmentsand provide crisis intervention services at homes, schools, shelters, and other locations.
• Deliver brief, recovery-focused interventions includingcounseling, case management, resource linkage, and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (DSHS, courts, schools, hospitals).
• Routinely assess and mitigaterisk factors, including suicidality or threats to others.
• Facilitate access to mental health/substance use treatment, natural supports, and other essential services.
• Document services accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Participate inteam collaboration, case consultation, and regular supervision.

Who You'll Work With

Whatcom MCOTis a tight-knit group of clinicians, peers, and specialists who work together to providerapid, mobile, and client-centered supportto people in crisis. Our approach is strength-based, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative.

RequirementsQualifications by Role Type

Clinician I:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BSW) in a behavioral health-related field.

Clinician II:

• Master's degree (MA/MS/MSW) in a behavioral health-related field.

SUDP:

• Associate degree or 90 quarter/60 semester credits in human services.
• CurrentWashington State SUDP certification.
• 2+ years' experience.

All roles also require:

• Experience working with children, youth, or families (preferred).
• ValidWA State Driver's License, reliable vehicle, and insurance.
• DOH registration: Must apply forAgency Affiliated Counselor statusupon hire (if not already credentialed).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Ability to remain calm and effective inhigh-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Working ConditionsThis is acommunity-based rolethat involves travel to client homes, schools, hospitals, and other locations across the county. Moderate physical activity and mobility are required, including lifting up to 20 lbs. You'll work mostlyoutside of a traditional office setting.Why Compass Health?

At Compass Health, we believe in whole-person care, in meeting people where they are—literally and figuratively—and in investing in our staff as deeply as we do our clients. When you join our team, you become part of amission that matters.

Explore more atwww.compasshealth.org

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our crisis response team and help change lives across Snohomish County. Your skills and compassion can be the bridge between crisis and stability.

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