Compass Health
Overview
Crisis Mental Health Counselor - Clinician II
Location:
Bellingham, WA Program:
500-21360 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) Schedule:
Full-time (38 hours/week) - Sun - Tues, 12:00pm - Midnight &, Thurs, 12pm-2pm Wage:
$30.90-$46.22/hr DOE Licensed Scale:
$32.78-$48.65/hr DOE
Respond When It Matters Most - Join Our Frontline Crisis Team
Compass Health is seeking a Clinician II to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Bellingham. In this high-impact role, you'll deliver critical, in-the-moment behavioral health services to individuals of all ages experiencing acute mental health crises. You'll work across community settings—including homes, schools, shelters, and public spaces—bringing stability, compassion, and recovery-focused care when and where it's needed most.
This is a full-time float position offering 12-hour shifts and dynamic day-to-day work throughout Whatcom County. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help individuals navigate mental health crises with dignity and support, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
Provide in-person crisis assessments and stabilization support across community settings
Evaluate individuals in acute crisis and coordinate least-restrictive, trauma-informed interventions
Partner with first responders, families, and clinical teams to ensure safety and continuity of care
Determine need for ITA evaluation, complete affidavits, and participate in court proceedings as required
Serve in a rotation for after-hours emergency response, including outreach and de-escalation
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and meet service hour expectations
Qualifications
MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field
Mental Health Professional (MHP) status per WAC
Valid WA State Driver's License, insurance, and reliable transportation
Training or willingness to obtain in Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care
Knowledge of or interest in Evidence-Based Practices
Must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire if unlicensed
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
16 vacation days in your first year
12 sick days plus an additional wellness day
13 paid holidays - 11 traditional 2 floating
$500 in professional development funds annually
Up to 5 days of paid education leave
403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after one year
Mileage reimbursement
And much more -
over 45 paid days off in your first year!
About Compass Health Compass Health is Northwest Washington's leading private, non-profit behavioral health provider. With over 110 years of experience, we serve communities across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties through a continuum of outpatient, residential, and emergency care services.
Join a team that values compassionate care, collaboration, and real impact - on the frontlines of crisis response.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
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Bellingham, WA Program:
500-21360 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) Schedule:
Full-time (38 hours/week) - Sun - Tues, 12:00pm - Midnight &, Thurs, 12pm-2pm Wage:
$30.90-$46.22/hr DOE Licensed Scale:
$32.78-$48.65/hr DOE
Respond When It Matters Most - Join Our Frontline Crisis Team
Compass Health is seeking a Clinician II to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Bellingham. In this high-impact role, you'll deliver critical, in-the-moment behavioral health services to individuals of all ages experiencing acute mental health crises. You'll work across community settings—including homes, schools, shelters, and public spaces—bringing stability, compassion, and recovery-focused care when and where it's needed most.
This is a full-time float position offering 12-hour shifts and dynamic day-to-day work throughout Whatcom County. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help individuals navigate mental health crises with dignity and support, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
Provide in-person crisis assessments and stabilization support across community settings
Evaluate individuals in acute crisis and coordinate least-restrictive, trauma-informed interventions
Partner with first responders, families, and clinical teams to ensure safety and continuity of care
Determine need for ITA evaluation, complete affidavits, and participate in court proceedings as required
Serve in a rotation for after-hours emergency response, including outreach and de-escalation
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and meet service hour expectations
Qualifications
MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field
Mental Health Professional (MHP) status per WAC
Valid WA State Driver's License, insurance, and reliable transportation
Training or willingness to obtain in Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care
Knowledge of or interest in Evidence-Based Practices
Must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire if unlicensed
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
16 vacation days in your first year
12 sick days plus an additional wellness day
13 paid holidays - 11 traditional 2 floating
$500 in professional development funds annually
Up to 5 days of paid education leave
403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after one year
Mileage reimbursement
And much more -
over 45 paid days off in your first year!
About Compass Health Compass Health is Northwest Washington's leading private, non-profit behavioral health provider. With over 110 years of experience, we serve communities across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties through a continuum of outpatient, residential, and emergency care services.
Join a team that values compassionate care, collaboration, and real impact - on the frontlines of crisis response.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
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