Designated Crisis Responder

Position: Crisis Response Specialist

Wage Range: $94,416 - $113,304/annually with additional compensation for on-call shifts

Are you passionate about helping individuals in crisis and making a difference in your community? Join NEW Alliance Behavioral Health’s Crisis Services Unit — a dedicated team providing 24/7 urgent and emergent behavioral health crisis response across Ferry, Stevens, and Lincoln counties.

As a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR), you will:

Provide in-person crisis intervention, mobile outreach, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

Conduct assessments and evaluations under RCW 71.05 and 71.34 to determine voluntary or involuntary hospitalization needs.

Coordinate care with hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners to ensure safe, least-restrictive outcomes.

Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and community collaboration to improve crisis response services.

Shift/Compensation structure:

You will receive a base salary for the performance of your regularly scheduled DCR shifts as identified based on years of service and under the title “Crisis Response Specialist.” This would include attendance at meetings as associated with your required duties. Your salary is aligned with your 63 hour per week schedule covering crisis services from Friday at 5:00 pm until Monday at 8:00 am. You may, with approval of your supervisor, exchange 15 hours of on-call work for 8 hours of in-office work supporting outpatient clients during any given week. If you are expected to attend a full day trainings required by the agency, you can be compensated by utilizing clinical training hours as outlined in policy.

Should you work beyond your regularly scheduled shifts by picking up an extra shift in covering an expected or scheduled absence for another DCR, you will be paid the on-call rate of $9.15/hour. If you are called out, you will be paid at the overtime rate of your hourly wage equivalent on the salary matrix (1.5 times hourly wage) for a minimum of two hours for the call out.

If you are called on an emergency basis to provide extra support or attend to an emergent need, the call out will be paid a double time rate of your hourly wage equivalent on the salary matrix.

At Northeast Washington Alliance Behavioral Health we believe quality behavioral health care should be accessible to everyone. Serving the tight knit communities in Northeast Washington, we provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use services that change lives. Our team of 150 works collaboratively to meet our neighbors where they are to support them through the difficulties they are facing.

Here, your work truly matters, and it has a meaningful impact on our community. We won’t sugar coat it…this work can be fast-paced and challenging. You will be tasked with helping others during some of the most difficult times in their life, and will see the direct impact you can have every day. Many find this to be professionally and personally rewarding, addressing critical needs, working as part of a professional team, and building genuine connections. Surrounded by beautiful vistas, ample outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life, you'll have the chance to enjoy both professional fulfillment and a strong sense of community.

If you're ready to bring hope, healing, and innovation to an area where your expertise is truly valued, we invite you to grow with us.

Joining our team means more than just starting a new job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing a lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else.

Our organization is rooted in the heart of Stevens County, with our headquarters in Colville and supporting locations in Republic, Davenport, and Chewelah. We’re proud to serve our communities across three counties—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Northeast Washington is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.

Winter : Make 49 Degrees North your home mountain—just 40 minutes from Colville. Looking for variety? Schweitzer, Mt. Spokane, and Silver Mountain are only about an hour and a half away.

Summer : Spend your days boating, kayaking, or fishing on the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt. Float down the Kettle River with friends, hike or bike the stunning Kettle Crest Trail, or discover your own quiet fishing spot.

Fall : The crisp air ushers in hunting season, with everything from bird hunting to large game, including thriving local elk herds.

Year-Round : From camping under the stars to exploring endless trails, you’ll always have nature right outside your door.

Life here moves at the perfect pace. You’ll find welcoming small-town communities, affordable living, and plenty of room to grow—professionally and personally. Whether you’re raising a family, looking for a tight-knit community, or craving access to some of Washington’s most pristine outdoor spaces, Northeast Washington offers the balance you’ve been searching for.

Come build your future where your work truly makes an impact, and your free time is filled with adventure.

As part of Stevens County government, you’ll enjoy the stability and perks of being a Washington State local government employee—plus the satisfaction of making a real difference in your community.