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MultiCare Health System

Crisis Counselor

MultiCare Health System, Puyallup, Washington, United States, 98374

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Wednesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 10pm 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 providers You will complete risk assessments You will develop safety plans with consumers and their natural supports as needed You will screen and refer patients with drug and/or alcohol problems You will coordinate ongoing inpatient psychiatric care for voluntary patients You will determine the need and facilitate requests to the Designated Crisis Responder when an involuntary detainment evaluation is indicated You 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 field A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 Previous Crisis experience preferred Ability to work flexible shifts including nights Current Washington state driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record 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 employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running Technology: Most Wired health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: 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. The pay scale is $36.88 - $53.06 USD.

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