Designated Crisis Responder - DCR - On-Call

Job Description

Job Description

Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) – On-Call
Location: Mount Vernon, WA
Program: 500-45550 – Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
Schedule: On-Call

Wage : $44.17 - $65.30/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.