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SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals. At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens. Benefits of Joining SonderMind: • Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person., • Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months., • Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows., • Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties., • Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge., • Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:, • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden., • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights., • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running., • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability., • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format., • Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. *Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Swing (2:30pm - 11pm) Shift Differential: $0.50 per hour Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: The MRT shift supervisor will work in coordination in establishing collaborative and engaging connections with PSH and HtH program staff from Plymouth Housing, Catholic Community Services and DESC. They will also assist in establishing working relationships with Police Precinct, Fire/Medics, DCRs, Emergency Room staff, and Crisis Connections. As part of the team, the shift supervisor will be responsible for providing clinical and psychosocial assessments in the field and mental health evaluations to determine the least restrictive alternatives to ITA. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate day to day schedule, making changes and adjustment due to staff call outs and call volume. Maintain staffing model through managing weekly and monthly scheduling in coordination with staff requests for PTO., • Assist the Project Manager in planning, implementation, and coordination of MR services., • Conduct performance evaluations of clinical staff on scheduled basis and keep supporting documentation in confidential files., • Cooperate and problem solve with community providers, DESC programs, and other relevant entities., • Promote and maintain positive relationships with the surrounding neighborhood, help with resolving complaints and provide routine outreach as needed to surrounding neighbors., • Coordinate with the different PSH and HtH sites, maintaining good relationship with site leadership teams., • Support and train MRT staff toward improved care standards and practice skills., • Teach and promote core DESC values, crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, and causes and effects of homelessness essential to ensure the safety of clients and staff., • Help staff build competent case management skills and standard of practice related to clinical documentation and service coordination, focusing on making referrals to LT services., • Train staff to complete housing assessments according to CEA requirements., • Provide individual supervision and consultation for team members, including facilitating group training and facilitating group supervision and support., • Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultation, clinical supervision, program meetings, and in-service training of CSC program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences., • Assure compliance with all relevant contract and procedure requirements., • Maintain familiarity with agency and crisis mental health system policies and procedures and assure adherence to these procedures. Identify need, and advocate for, modification to procedures., • Maintain strong knowledge of DESC personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement. Assure compliance with same., • Provide building security as needed., • Maintain awareness of vehicles assigned to team and ensure maintenance and cleanliness of all vehicles., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses, • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science., • One or more years' experience in community based behavioral health services., • Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance use disorders., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Required to complete DESC Crisis Response and Prevention training, and an 8-hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Strong working knowledge of DSM V., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately and calmly to any type of mental health and/or chemical dependency crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Ability to work flexible hours as required by program and staffing needs including evenings, weekends, or holidays. This includes sharing on-call duties and covering shifts as necessary., • Able and willing to provide community outreach anywhere in King County from which a referral may originate, at times with no first responders present., • Familiar with King County crisis response system and methods of access., • Ability to communicate with and supervise staff from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors., • Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington., • Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the state of Washington., • Qualified to provide Department of Health Approved Supervision to LICSW, LMFT, LMHC and/or CDP candidates., • Crisis Outreach and/or Crisis Intervention experience., • Bilingual in Spanish/English., • Bi-cultural background/experience and/or qualify as an Ethnic Minority, DD, or Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (per WAC 388-865-0150 definition)., • Experience providing supervision and/or program management within the mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD) field. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day (9am - 5pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: The MRT shift supervisor will work in coordination in establishing collaborative and engaging connections with PSH and HtH program staff from Plymouth Housing, Catholic Community Services and DESC. They will also assist in establishing working relationships with Police Precinct, Fire/Medics, DCRs, Emergency Room staff, and Crisis Connections. As part of the team, the shift supervisor will be responsible for providing clinical and psychosocial assessments in the field and mental health evaluations to determine the least restrictive alternatives to ITA. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate day to day schedule, making changes and adjustment due to staff call outs and call volume. Maintain staffing model through managing weekly and monthly scheduling in coordination with staff requests for PTO., • Assist the Project Manager in planning, implementation, and coordination of MR services., • Conduct performance evaluations of clinical staff on scheduled basis and keep supporting documentation in confidential files., • Cooperate and problem solve with community providers, DESC programs, and other relevant entities., • Promote and maintain positive relationships with the surrounding neighborhood, help with resolving complaints and provide routine outreach as needed to surrounding neighbors., • Coordinate with the different PSH and HtH sites, maintaining good relationship with site leadership teams., • Support and train MRT staff toward improved care standards and practice skills., • Teach and promote core DESC values, crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, and causes and effects of homelessness essential to ensure the safety of clients and staff., • Help staff build competent case management skills and standard of practice related to clinical documentation and service coordination, focusing on making referrals to LT services., • Train staff to complete housing assessments according to CEA requirements., • Provide individual supervision and consultation for team members, including facilitating group training and facilitating group supervision and support., • Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultation, clinical supervision, program meetings, and in-service training of CSC program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences., • Assure compliance with all relevant contract and procedure requirements., • Maintain familiarity with agency and crisis mental health system policies and procedures and assure adherence to these procedures. Identify need, and advocate for, modification to procedures., • Maintain strong knowledge of DESC personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement. Assure compliance with same., • Provide building security as needed., • Maintain awareness of vehicles assigned to team and ensure maintenance and cleanliness of all vehicles., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses, • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science., • One or more years' experience in community based behavioral health services., • Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance use disorders., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Required to complete DESC Crisis Response and Prevention training, and an 8-hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Strong working knowledge of DSM V., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately and calmly to any type of mental health and/or chemical dependency crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Ability to work flexible hours as required by program and staffing needs including evenings, weekends, or holidays. This includes sharing on-call duties and covering shifts as necessary., • Able and willing to provide community outreach anywhere in King County from which a referral may originate, at times with no first responders present., • Familiar with King County crisis response system and methods of access., • Ability to communicate with and supervise staff from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington., • Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in the state of Washington., • Qualified to provide Department of Health Approved Supervision to LICSW, LMFT, LMHC and/or CDP candidates., • Crisis Outreach and/or Crisis Intervention experience., • Bilingual in Spanish/English., • Bi-cultural background/experience and/or qualify as an Ethnic Minority, DD, or Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (per WAC 388-865-0150 definition)., • Experience providing supervision and/or program management within the mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD) field. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: Office Day Days Off: Saturday and Sunday Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In conjunction with the SAGE Program Manager and other supervisors, a supervisor of the SAGE program oversees all aspects of long-term case management services, and works closely with other DESC programs to assure successful coordination of care and promotion of recovery to the highest degree possible. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist the SAGE Program Manager in planning, implementation and coordination of long-term case management mental health services at the agency., • Support and train case management staff toward improved care standards and practice skills., • Coordinate with DESC programs to assure successful transition of consumers to long-term case management., • Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultations, clinical supervisions, program meetings, and in-service training of mental health program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences., • Coordinate schedule for all aspects of long-term mental health services, including scheduling of individual team members and coverage of office and drop-in center areas., • Schedule and conduct quarterly quality assurance reviews of charts of long-term case management consumers., • Supervise and review team clinical documentation to assure that team members maintain current and complete clinical records, and that records comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures., • Oversee compliance with documentation requirements of relevant WACs, King County, PHP and other funding sources (as applicable), in conjunction with Clinical Programs Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager., • Provide individual supervision and consultation for team members., • Conduct performance evaluations of clinical staff on scheduled basis and keep supporting documentation in confidential files., • Participate as a regular member of various committees to assure efficient, accurate, and quality work performed by self and supervisees., • Track various matters through chart review and database reports to assure timeliness and accuracy of program work., • Maintain familiarity with agency and mental health system policies and procedures and assure adherence to these procedures. Identify need, and advocate for, modification to procedures., • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with human service organizations that provide resources needed by mental health consumers, and with other agencies in the mental health and social service system., • Provide clinical case management services for a small caseload, and, as needed, to support team members., • Collaborate with non-mental health DESC staff to ensure tight continuity of care for consumers using other DESC services., • Teach and promote outreach services and active integration of recovery-based service with all clients. All DESC clinical leaders are responsible for ensuring that their teams support their clients to achieve and maintain healthy living conditions as applicable. This may include participating in unit cleaning when the need arises. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • One or more years' experience in community based behavioral health services., • Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance use disorders., • Possess the skills and attitude to provide sound clinical and administrative supervision., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Supervisory experience., • Qualified to provide Department of Health Approved Supervision to LICSW, LMFT and/or LMHC candidates., • Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington or actively pursuing one of these credentials., • Bilingual in Spanish/English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday, Monday Shift: Night (11:00pm - 9:30am) Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour in addition to salary Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) , Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. About Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT): The Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT or “Meerkat”) at DESC, is a county funded program responsible for addressing the imminent and emergent needs of community members in crisis, in the central region of King County primarily covering the entirety of Seattle. The DESC team has been providing mobile crisis response services to the community for well over a decade. As a nonprofit with over 45 years of experience focused on serving our community’s adults living with long histories of homelessness, behavioral health, and other disabling conditions, DESC is uniquely positioned to connect people in crisis to the important support and survival services they may need to overcome and prevent future occurrences of crisis, behavioral health distress, or other instabilities in our community. JOB DEFINITION: As a member of DESC's Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team, you will be on the front lines responding to adults in the community experiencing mental health or substance use crises, as dispatched to us by Crisis Connections (988). You will work in a team alongside other skilled colleagues, including Crisis Outreach Specialists and Certified Peer Counselors. Once called into action, teams of two will assist individuals responding to wherever they are in the community in identifying appropriate therapeutic options and next steps to resolve their crisis, while avoiding unnecessary usage of emergency rooms or other non-therapeutic settings like jail. We are working to stop the trend of criminalizing mental health disabilities and homelessness, and we want to make sure individuals in crisis get the help they need. Following our initial interaction, our teams will also follow up to ensure recommended service connections have been made to prevent future crisis events. The team works all throughout the central region of King County, primarily Seattle, in a wide variety of community settings every day throughout the year, and in all types of weather. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In response to and cooperation with Crisis Connections and other referents (such as police, fire, medics), perform timely outreach services to individuals needing crisis intervention services, assessment, referral, and linkage to needed services., • As a Mental Health Professional of a multi-disciplinary team, provide multi-axial assessments, substance use disorder assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and meaningful engagement., • Establish and implement a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services and other resources., • As needed, provide follow-up services aimed at establishing linkage to services for program participants., • Complete all data collection and documentation required., • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with programs providing services for the population served., • Comply with all agency policies and procedures, and relevant titles of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington., • Advocate for clients' access to community resources and services, ensuring that clients' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Provide support to other DESC staff and programs around client crisis situations, including consultation and in-person responses to help assess and prevent emerging crisis events., • Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload., • Participate in verbal de-escalation and be able and willing to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, secure environment., • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, Trauma Informed Treatment, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Strong working knowledge of DSM IV (and its successor)., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately to any type of mental health and/or chemical dependency crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Able and willing to provide community outreach anywhere in King County from which a referral may originate., • Familiar with King County crisis response system, other relevant community resources, and methods of access., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for program participants. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bilingual in Spanish/English (fluent)., • Bi-cultural background/experience and/or qualify as an Ethnic Minority, DD, or Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (per WAC 246-341 definition)., • Two years of experience providing crisis intervention services within the mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD)., • Meet criteria as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)., • Strong applicants are able to demonstrate the ability to be positive in their empathetic responses to all persons; understand the value of meaningful and deep client engagement; have the potential to acquire the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective crisis worker; and value a non-judgmental response to sensitive issues. Candidates should be able to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and potentially stressful environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, drive, walk, stand, communicate with other employees and vendors, is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable stress may occur. Employee will be working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift: Day (7:00am - 5:30pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. About Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT): The Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT or “Meerkat”) at DESC, is a county funded program responsible for addressing the imminent and emergent needs of community members in crisis, in the central region of King County primarily covering the entirety of Seattle. The DESC team has been providing mobile crisis response services to the community for well over a decade. As a nonprofit with over 45 years of experience focused on serving our community’s adults living with long histories of homelessness, behavioral health, and other disabling conditions, DESC is uniquely positioned to connect people in crisis to the important support and survival services they may need to overcome and prevent future occurrences of crisis, behavioral health distress, or other instabilities in our community. JOB DEFINITION: As a member of DESC's Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team, you will be on the front lines responding to adults in the community experiencing mental health or substance use crises, as dispatched to us by Crisis Connections (988). You will work in a team alongside other skilled colleagues, including Crisis Outreach Specialists and Certified Peer Counselors. Once called into action, teams of two will assist individuals responding to wherever they are in the community in identifying appropriate therapeutic options and next steps to resolve their crisis, while avoiding unnecessary usage of emergency rooms or other non-therapeutic settings like jail. We are working to stop the trend of criminalizing mental health disabilities and homelessness, and we want to make sure individuals in crisis get the help they need. Following our initial interaction, our teams will also follow up to ensure recommended service connections have been made to prevent future crisis events. The team works all throughout the central region of King County, primarily Seattle, in a wide variety of community settings every day throughout the year, and in all types of weather. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In response to and cooperation with Crisis Connections and other referents (such as police, fire, medics), perform timely outreach services to individuals needing crisis intervention services, assessment, referral, and linkage to needed services., • As a Mental Health Professional of a multi-disciplinary team, provide multi-axial assessments, substance use disorder assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and meaningful engagement., • Establish and implement a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services and other resources., • As needed, provide follow-up services aimed at establishing linkage to services for program participants., • Complete all data collection and documentation required., • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with programs providing services for the population served., • Comply with all agency policies and procedures, and relevant titles of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington., • Advocate for clients' access to community resources and services, ensuring that clients' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Provide support to other DESC staff and programs around client crisis situations, including consultation and in-person responses to help assess and prevent emerging crisis events., • Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload., • Participate in verbal de-escalation and be able and willing to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, secure environment., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, Trauma Informed Treatment, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Strong working knowledge of DSM IV (and its successor)., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately to any type of mental health and/or chemical dependency crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Able and willing to provide community outreach anywhere in King County from which a referral may originate., • Familiar with King County crisis response system, other relevant community resources, and methods of access., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for program participants. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bilingual in Spanish/English (fluent)., • Bi-cultural background/experience and/or qualify as an Ethnic Minority, DD, or Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (per WAC 246-341 definition)., • Two years of experience providing crisis intervention services within the mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD)., • Meet criteria as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)., • Strong applicants are able to demonstrate the ability to be positive in their empathetic responses to all persons; understand the value of meaningful and deep client engagement; have the potential to acquire the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective crisis worker; and value a non-judgmental response to sensitive issues. Candidates should be able to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and potentially stressful environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, drive, walk, stand, communicate with other employees and vendors, is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable stress may occur. Employee will be working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Office Day Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB OVERVIEW: DESC's STAR (Stability Through Access and Resources) Center is a time-limited, 24/7, behavioral health-focused non-congregate shelter program. Services at the Center are tailored for unsheltered adults facing significant untreated and undertreated challenges related to mental health and substance use disorders. The center is located at 619 3rd Avenue and Cherry St in Seattle. We are looking for energized and passionate people to be a part of the STAR Center Shelter’s multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing outreach, assertive engagement and intensive services to people experiencing homelessness. The Intake Specialist is often the first person to engage with shelter guests and is responsible for setting the tone for a positive, non-judgmental and welcoming environment. The Intakes Specialist’s primary responsibility is for coordinating referrals and intake into the STAR Center Shelter and providing timely intake activities associated with enrollment in the program. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Intake & Assessment: • Maintain clear instructions and methods by which referrals may be reliably made by other DESC program staff, the legal/justice system, hospitals, other service providers, and potential clients referring themselves., • In compliance with Federal, Washington State and King County regulations and procedures, conduct eligibility screening and intake assessment of potential clients., • Verify Medicaid status or eligibility as a person not receiving Medicaid to be enrolled in the King County Mental Health Plan., • Conduct intake evaluations and psychosocial assessments with consumer participation., • Develop initial goal planners/treatment and crisis plans., • Facilitate linkages to collaborative resources when appropriate., • Acquire information from client and other sources as psychosocial assessment form indicates., • Obtain ROIs as needed in order to obtain the fullest possible history of key life domains., • Identify client strengths, coping strategies and deficits to be incorporated into the treatment plan., • Review consent to treatment and rights with client; assure client has signed relevant forms., • Maintain complete and current log demonstrating referrals made and the outcome of each., • If the client so wishes, make a referral to another agency if more appropriate treatment/service is available., • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment; tolerate unusual or unpleasant behavior., • Develop initial goal planner/treatment plan in compliance with WACs and King County Policy & Procedures. This is to be done in cooperation with the client, as they are able and willing., • Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing case management and crisis services to new clients., • As needed, assist clients and potential clients by providing relevant resource information and direct assistance in obtaining key resources such as food, shelter, financial and Medicaid entitlements, hospitalization, health care, etc., • Consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Coordinate with other DESC programs making referrals to DESC Clinical Programs in order to assure successful transition of consumers to long-term case management., • Assure linkage to psychiatric services is established., • Refer to, and coordinate with, DESC substance use disorder (SUD) program as needed., • Participate in psychiatric consultations, clinical supervisions, program meetings, and in-service trainings of mental health program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences., • Conduct work in compliance with documentation requirements of relevant Federal, State and King County regulations and procedures., • Collaborate with non-mental health DESC staff to ensure continuity of care for consumers using other DESC services., • Comply with the agency’s clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical and administrative records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned., • Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures., • Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Committee., • Provide specialty services as qualified., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Bilingual (Spanish/English). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, communicate with other employees, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS) is actively recruiting a Board-Certified Director of Emergency Medicine Section to help care for our veterans America s heroes. The selected candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty at the University of Washington at the Associate or Full Professor rank, commensurate with experience. The VA Puget Sound HCS is seeking a full-time Director of Emergency Medicine Physician with administrative and supervisory experience for a position as Medical Director of the Emergency Room at the Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division. The Puget Sound VA HCS, Seattle is a large tertiary care medical center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. The Medical Director of the ED will recruit providers, oversee clinical operations, supervise all physicians and PA s, and otherwise administer the ED in collaboration with the ED s Nurse Manager. The Medical Director of the ED reports to the Hospital and Specialty Medicine Service Line Manager and will participate in an integrated health system involving seamless care of patients to hospital admission or follow up. The ED is open 24/7/365 and provides evaluation, treatment and care for veterans with acute medical conditions (excluding major trauma) from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The ED has a volume of over 26,000 patient visits a year. The new ED was recently opened in 2012 and has on site access to adult medical and surgical specialties, state of the art medical equipment and advanced imaging techniques. The VAPSHCS is a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a/high complexity, 459 bed facility serving Veterans in Washington State, including the rapidly expanding Puget Sound area. This exciting job opportunity awaits you in our, state-of-the-art VA facility in the city. VAPSHCS is among the VA Medical Centers that have been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. In addition to an outstanding Gastroenterology Section, we have high quality general surgeons, interventional and general radiologists and gastrointestinal pathologists. Community Information The VA Puget Sound Health Care System, with divisions in Tacoma (American Lake) and Seattle, is the largest and most comprehensive VA facility in the Pacific Northwest region. The Health Care system is a major referral medical center, serving veterans from Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Veterans are referred to the health care system's nationally recognized Spinal Cord Injury Center of Excellence; marrow transplant unit; deployment health clinic; radiation therapy program; rehabilitation program; prosthetics and limb loss prevention program; Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center; GRECC; Center of Excellence in substance abuse treatment and education; and HSR&D program. Additional outpatient clinics provide primary care, specialty care, and mental health care at both divisions. Additionally, there are 15 inpatient beds with staff from the American Lake Division stationed at Madigan Army Medical Center. The VA Puget Sound Health Care System manages and operates several Community Based Outpatient Clinics in western Washington to bring primary care closer to Veterans. An additional clinic is planned for the South Sound area. The Health Care System also operates a Mobile Medical Unit and makes monthly visits to the rural communities of Aberdeen, Shelton, and Morton Affiliated with the University of Washington and more than 50 nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, social work, and psychology schools, VAPSHCS trains over 1,590 allied health care professionals each year in audiology and speech pathology, dietetics, radiology, optometry, podiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, psychology, health information management, information technology, medical informatics, and other health care programs. The healthcare system receives more than $33 million in research from VA and non-VA funding. This strong, diversified base of support maintains the competitive edge of VAPSHCS as a leader in world-class research for such areas as hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer disease, prosthetics and amputee care, rehabilitation, mental health, neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, cancer, and pulmonary diseases. The system also is a polytrauma network site, providing lifelong rehabilitation and care coordination for Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom combat-injured veterans.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day (7:30am-4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing.DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: The Clinical Support Specialist works under the direction of the CSS Supervisor or Project Manager, and collaboratively as part of an integrated care team including other CSSs, Housing Stabilization Specialists, Residential Counselors, clinical case managers, and other outside provider agencies to provide and coordinate clinical services for tenants. This position offers case management and mental health services to tenants as well as coordinating care with other providers as appropriate. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Facilitate engagement of tenants through creative, equitable, culturally relevant, and resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence; publicize service availability., • Develop and routinely update an Integrated Service Plan (ISP) in collaboration with tenants, case managers, and other staff, outlining goals and strategies to ensure housing success., • Identify and coordinate those case management elements that will be provided by DESC case managers or case managers from outside provider organizations., • Support tenants in maintaining safe and healthy unit conditions and passing apartment inspections. This may include hands-on assistance cleaning apartments, arranging and monitoring caregiver/chore-worker services, and/or teaching and modeling independent living skills., • Directly provide case management services not covered by other providers., • Maintain regular contact with tenants and case managers from DESC and outside provider organizations to monitor progress toward goals identified in the ISP, and to ensure adequate provision of identified services., • Document interactions with tenants through logs, service notes, EORs, emails, and other methods as appropriate in accordance with agency guidelines., • Understand and meet the various contractual service and documentation obligations relevant to your project., • Use trauma-informed strategies to intervene in crises and assist with building rule enforcement and lease compliance, as necessary., • Provide education and support for tenants to ensure success as leaseholders., • Assist tenants in the formation of interest groups or therapeutic support groups; facilitate when appropriate., • Organize outings and activities to improve tenant skills in activities of daily living and to increase the level of meaningful activity in their lives., • Work with tenants and other staff to identify needs for additional services, groups, and activities. Work with staff, outside service providers, and community resources to initiate and facilitate these services and activities., • Provide individual culturally relevant counseling and information and referral services to tenants as needed., • Facilitate community meetings., • Participate in staff meetings and trainings., • Ability to perform all major and assigned duties and responsibilities with or without accommodations., • Current Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) license in Washington State, or equivalent, or ability to obtain an AAC license soon after hire., • Clinical experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and drug use., • Knowledge of local homeless, mental health, and chemical dependency service systems., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across agency programs and of consideration and respect for clients. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Relevant Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Two years’ experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and/or drug use., • Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, communicate with other employees, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: Modified Day (10am - 6pm) Days Off: Saturday and Sunday Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: The Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides 24/7 mental and behavioral health services at Health through Housing (HtH) facilities and targeted Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) sites across King County. The primary goal of the program is to provide in the moment crisis behavioral health services and time-limited behavioral health case management via mobile intensive response teams for the purpose of assisting individuals in becoming aware of behavioral health and other community service options. The MRT is a mobile interdisciplinary team consisting of certified peer counselors, behavioral health case managers, substance use disorder professionals, mental health professionals and Narcan waivered medical staff. The Mental Health Professional (MHP) (crisis responder) will respond to crisis call originating from one of the covered housing sites. They will complete risk assessments, de-escalate, develop safety plans, and coordinate with the client and housing staff to ensure safety. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In response to and cooperation with housing staff perform timely outreach services to individuals currently in crisis and exceeding the skill set of housing staff., • As a member of a multi-disciplinary team you will complete risk assessments, complete safety plans, co-ordinate care, assess for substance use, increase stabilization and engagement for adults who are currently experiencing a crisis., • Refer to MRT case management for continued support to establish and implement a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services and other resources., • Provide follow-up services aimed at coordinating care with case managers, housing staff, and other support to establishing linkage to services for program participants., • Complete all data collection and documentation required of the Project and DESC., • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with programs providing services for the population served., • Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures., • Comply with the all agency policies and procedures, and relevant titles of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington., • Communicate with and advocate for the person within their faith, neighborhood or other components of the persons’ community., • Advocate for clients' access to community resources and services, ensuring that clients' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care. Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload., • Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention in emergent situations and be able and willing to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, secure environment., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in a social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check, • Experience and skills in working with individuals with mentally illness who are difficult to engage and may resist services., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, Trauma-Informed Treatment, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately to any type of mental health and/or substance use crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington, • Bilingual in Spanish/English (fluent) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, drive, walk, stand, communicate with other employees and vendors, is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable stress may occur. Employee will be working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.