Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

Crisis Services Clinician

Be there when it matters—and practice at the top of your license.

At Crisis Connections, crisis clinicians don't read scripts or carry caseloads. They provide real-time clinical decision-making, guide life-saving interventions, and serve as trusted clinical leaders supporting the front-line staff who answer the call.

As a Crisis Services Clinician, you'll combine direct crisis assessment with clinical leadership—supporting callers in their most critical moments while mentoring and consulting with crisis phone staff and volunteers. This is high-acuity work done collaboratively, with structure, backup, and mission-driven purpose.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want crisis work that is clinically meaningful and sustainable, this role offers impact, stability, and strong team support.

What You'll Do

• Provide clinical assessment, suicide risk evaluation, and crisis intervention via telephone
• Serve as the clinical lead on shift, offering real-time consultation, coaching, and support to crisis phone staff and volunteers
• Coordinate crisis response, including hospital diversion, triage, and one-call coordination with first responders
• Authorize inpatient services using clinical judgment and least-restrictive care principles
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to high clinical and ethical standards
• Collaborate with community partners, hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and public mental health agencies

This Role Is a Great Fit If You

• Enjoy rapid assessment, clinical consultation, and decision-making in high-acuity situations
• Prefer shift-based work without an ongoing caseload
• Value collaborative practice and structured clinical leadership
• Want meaningful crisis work without field response or productivity quotas

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in a social science or related field
• Eligible for or pursuing Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) licensure or higher (Licensure costs reimbursed; support provided)
• At least 2 years of supervised clinical experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness
• Strong clinical judgment, calm decision-making, and comfort in high-pressure situations
• Prior leadership, supervision, or consultation experience strongly preferred

Why Join Crisis Connections

• Mission-driven work with immediate, life-changing impact
• Supportive, collaborative clinical team with ongoing training and consultation
• Union-represented role with predictable wage progression and job protections
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement options
• Annual wage increases and opportunities for growth
• Flexible scheduling, free parking, and transit benefits
• A workplace that actively values diversity, equity, inclusion, and lived experience

Location: Seattle, WA - In-Person

Full-Time Graveyard Positions $36.16/hour + $4/hour graveyard differential Union-represented (OPEIU)

Our Commitment

Crisis Connections is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities to apply. Diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and the care we provide.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a skilled, compassionate clinician ready to lead in moments that matter most, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help ensure no one faces crisis alone.