Mobile Crisis Counselor (Relief) - Grays Harbor, WA

Why Work For Us?

Columbia Wellness is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. We are focused on building a better future in mental health and behavioral healthcare. We have established a strong referral base in the community and we are invested in our clinical growth. We offere generous training opportunities, free supervision, and a large spectrum of programs in which you can work. Columbia Wellness is located in-between two major cities, Seattle and Portland. By working with us you get the best of both small town and big city life. You're close to the beach, the mountains, the quiet and the city life. If you're looking for a place to call home and build a career, join our team at Columbia Wellness.

If you want to make a difference that matters then we want to hear from you. Together we can do more.

Some of What You'll Do:

Performs wide array of direct and indirect services in Crisis Response system for persons experiencing acute/urgent emotional or mental problems. Emphasis is on outreach to the community as a member of a team with the goal of diverting hospitalizations when possible.

  • Complete Mental Status Evaluations including suicide risk assessments. 
  • Crisis Counseling.
  • Referral and/or follow-up.
  • Screening of applicants for clinical services at all locations.
  • Location of clients by phone contact & home outreaches.
  • Assistance in assessment of client's clinical needs.
  • Monitoring of LRA's, to include facilitation of court orders with a variety of community providers and/or programs. 
  • Crisis Triage Services including:
  1. Screening
  2. Facilitation of Admissions/discharges
  3. Monitoring of Status
  4. Overseeing Continuity of Care

  • Document the problems, interventions, and disposition of the case, including all referrals and termination summaries.
  • Document each telephone contact as soon as possible, but no later than the next working day.
  • Complete all MIS document daily service reports, weekly schedules, and any other documentation to facilitate the business operation or administrative reporting of the Center.
  • Provide case consultation with community services, therapists, family, and nursing homes as appropriate, and with consumer's written consent.
  • Provide information regarding ITA disposition to individuals and agencies as required by law.
  • Assist in triage and coordination with other staff to provide appropriate levels of response to requests for assistance.

Schedule: This is a 24/7 program and may require coverage of all three shifts including holidays and weekend availability.

What We Require:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in social work, behavioral, medical or nursing sciences.
  • Be professionally registered or certified by the Licensing Department of the State of Washington as a counselor
  • Required to have a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License and automobile.

Salary: $28.63/hr.

Schedule: This position is a part of a 24/7 program, scheduled shifts may vary as relief staff are on-call or as needed. 

Columbia Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our website: www.columbiawell.org to learn more about our organization.

Columbia Wellness is a private nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 70 years!