Designated Crisis Responder - DCR - On-Call

Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) – On-Call

Location : Mount Vernon, WA

Program : 500-45550 – Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)

Schedule : On-Call

Wage

$42.06 - $62.19 / hr DOE

Step Into Crisis Response That Makes a Real-World Difference

Are you passionate about helping people in their most vulnerable moments? Join Compass Health's Skagit County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) as an On-Call Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) and provide critical behavioral health support where and when it's needed most—out in the community.

Whether responding to a crisis in a home, school, or public space, you'll deliver immediate, compassionate care that helps stabilize individuals in distress and connects them to vital services. This is your chance to be a true first responder in the mental health world—backed by an experienced and supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing

Deliver in-person crisis intervention and evaluations across Skagit County

Assess clients of all ages for risk and determine the need for involuntary detention under RCW 71.05 / 71.34

Develop real-time safety and recovery plans in collaboration with clients and families

Provide brief stabilization support and coordinate with MCOT team members, hospitals, and emergency services

Offer follow-up care planning and resource navigation

What You Bring

MA / MS / MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field

Mental Health Professional (MHP) status per WAC

Familiarity with RCW 71.05 and 71.34 preferred

WA State License (or eligible) in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy preferred

Ability to attend DCR Academy within first year

Valid Washington State Driver's License with insurance and reliable transportation

Agency Affiliated Counselor application (if unlicensed) required upon hire

What Makes You Stand Out

Calm under pressure with excellent clinical judgment

Skilled in risk assessment, documentation, and systems coordination

Able to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments

Passion for serving high-needs and underserved populations

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why Choose Compass Health?

At Compass Health, your work matters—deeply. We're proud to foster a culture of support, growth, and purpose , and we offer a wide range of benefits even for on-call employees.

Full-Time Benefits Include :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees

16 vacation days your first year

12 sick days plus a wellness day

13 paid holidays – 11 traditional + 2 floating

$500 in professional development funds annually

Paid education leave

403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after one year

And much more! (Benefits are pro-rated for part-time / on-call positions.)

About Compass Health

Compass Health is Northwest Washington's leading non-profit behavioral health provider. For over 110 years, we've supported children, families, and adults across Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties with a broad continuum of mental health and substance use services. Join us in building healthier communities—one individual at a time.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Qualifications Education

Required

Graduate / Masters

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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