Crisis Triage Specialist - 988 Line - Crisis Call Diversion - WED - SUN 3PM - 11:30PM

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• Effectively receive warm transfer calls from Spokane Regional Emergency Communication Center (SREC/911), Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), emergency response dispatchers, and/or law enforcement, ensuring individuals in crisis are appropriately assessed, triaged, supported, and linked with appropriate services and resources that meet their needs.
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• Assist clinical staff with follow-up phone calls as requested and appropriate.
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• Complete comprehensive documentation that supports the safety plan as indicated.
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• Other duties as assigned by the agency or supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the Behavioral Health field
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress milieu and effectively collaborate with PSAPs, emergency dispatchers, and law enforcement to support the safety of individuals in crisis.
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• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied, backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socioeconomic status.
• Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, decision-making ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of community resources is necessary to assist callers with viable resources.
• Ability to work autonomously.

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Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
• Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
• Some positions qualify for a Compressed reputed company option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
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• Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
• Signing Bonus!
• No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
• Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
• Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!

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