Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

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.