Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State.

Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST

Sea Mar Community Health Centers | Clark County, Washington

Full-Time - Salaried | Job Requisition JR101747

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $85,696.00 - $96,408.00

Shift-Based Compensation

- Day Shift: $85,696.00
- Weekend Shift: $89,980.80
- Evening Shift: $96,408.00

Your Clinical Expertise. Your Judgment. Your Impact.

Are you a behavioral health professional looking to advance your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact in your community?

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking compassionate, motivated behavioral health professionals to join our Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) team serving Clark County, Washington.

As a DCR, you will conduct comprehensive clinical investigations, assess individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises, and make independent determinations regarding appropriate treatment interventions under Washington State's Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA).





This position offers opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills, exercise professional judgment, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support the safety and well-being of people experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

Our approach emphasizes individual dignity, recovery, safety, and the least restrictive appropriate interventions.

What You'll Do

- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health crisis investigations in hospitals, community settings, correctional facilities, and other locations throughout Clark County.
- Evaluate individuals experiencing acute mental health or substance use-related crises.
- Assess risk of harm to self, harm to others, and grave disability.
- Determine whether individuals meet statutory criteria for involuntary treatment under Washington State law.
- Identify voluntary treatment options and less restrictive alternatives when clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and community behavioral health providers.
- Prepare clinical assessments, legal documentation, and supporting evidence.
- Participate in court proceedings and provide testimony when required.
- Advocate for individual rights, safety, and access to appropriate behavioral health services.

Who We're Looking For

- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.




- The ability to develop confidence in making independent, evidence-informed decisions.
- Composure and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Compassion, cultural humility, and professional integrity.
- Commitment to individual rights, recovery-oriented care, and least restrictive appropriate interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a social or behavioral science field, or qualification as a registered nurse.
- Possess or meet eligibility requirements for recognition as a Mental Health Qualified (MHP) or an applicable Washington State Department of Health affiliate or associate-level license.
- Associate-level clinicians, including Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LMHCAs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (LMFTAs), and Licensed Social Worker Associates (LSWAICs or LSWAs), are encouraged to apply.
- Meet applicable Washington State requirements for appointment and designation as a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR).
- Demonstrate strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-acuity behavioral health environments.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in behavioral health crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric services, or community mental health.
- Familiarity with Washington State's Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05 and RCW 71.34).
- Experience conducting

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