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Full-time
Description
Crisis Services Clinician
Seattle, WA | In-Person | Full-Time & Part-Time Available
$36.16/hour + $4/hour graveyard shift differential | Union-represented (OPEIU)
Be there when it matters most.
At Crisis Connections, every call is an opportunity to save a life, restore stability, and connect someone to compassionate care. As a Crisis Services Clinician, you'll play a vital leadership role on the front lines of behavioral health-supporting individuals in crisis while guiding and mentoring the staff who answer those calls.
If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and are driven by purpose, this role offers meaningful work, strong team support, and real community impact.
What You'll Do
- Provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention via telephone
- Serve as the clinical lead on shift, supporting and coaching crisis phone staff and volunteers
- Coordinate crisis response, including hospital diversion, triage, and one-call coordination with first responders
- Authorize inpatient services when appropriate, prioritizing the least restrictive, safest options
- Ensure accurate documentation and high clinical standards across all services
- Collaborate closely with community partners, hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and public mental health agencies
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in a social science field
- Eligible for or pursuing Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) licensure or higher
- 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 or supervisory experience is highly valued
Why Join Crisis Connections?
- Mission-driven work with immediate, life-changing impact
- Supportive, collaborative clinical team with ongoing training
- 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
Our Commitment
Crisis Connections is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities to apply. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our mission and the care we provide.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're a compassionate, skilled 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.