Tribal Crisis Counselor I (69072)

About VOAWW:

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other.

Benefits (Full time)

• Vacation and Sick Time: Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours
• Competitive compensation
• Holidays: 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
• Professional Development opportunities

About Care Crisis Response Services (CCRS):

CCRS is a 24/7 crisis center offering suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and professional consultation services, including behavioral health evaluations. We provide brief crisis counseling and help clients identify appropriate services for their behavioral health crises. Our operations include regional and 988 crisis lines across Washington State.

General Function:

This full-time, hourly position provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information and referral, and brief supportive counseling to American Indian and Alaska Native clients experiencing emotional distress or seeking mental health services. The Tribal Crisis Counselor works in a call center, with all client interactions occurring via telephone. This role serves the Indigenous population, including Tribal members, descendants, First Nations, unrecognized Tribes, urban Indians, and tribally affiliated community members.

Principal Activities: 

• Provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and supportive counseling to clients in emotional distress
• Conduct client assessments in accordance with regional and program policies
• Manage client interactions to ensure culturally relevant support
• Adhere to program policies and procedures
• Document client interactions accurately and efficiently
• Meet or exceed key performance indicator goals
• Provide professional assessments, consultations, and coordination
• Attend staff meetings and training at local and regional levels
• Mentor and coach new staff
• Contribute to an environment that focuses on ensuring integrity, respect, accountability and compassionate care
• Other duties as assigned

Effect on End Results:

• Outstanding customer service and well-functioning Native and Strong team
• Decrease the level of client's crisis by engaging them and utilizing crisis intervention skills and suicide intervention techniques as needed
• Meet key performance indicators as defined by funder, contractual, and accreditation requirements
• Excellent organizational skills, open communication, and addressing issues as they arise

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