Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

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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 servi...