Diversion Outreach Professional

• Acts as liaison between law enforcement agencies, local prosecutors, and assigned jails regarding recommendations for diversion referrals
• Acts as liaison to behavioral health and other community social and support services for the continued care of individuals
• Responds to law enforcement requests to assist with behavioral health referrals and conduct crisis assessments to determine appropriate response, such as de-escalation, safety planning, or referring to the crisis team and Designated Crisis Responder
• Screens referred individuals to obtain necessary information such as criminal history, competency evaluations, law enforcement contact, and behavioral health history to determine eligibility for diversion services. Reports status to the appropriate prosecutor
• In coordination with the Program Manager, assigns eligible clients to case management staff and determines appropriateness for caseloads
• Conducts relative assessments, provides clinical interventions, and makes appropriate referrals to Catholic Charities programs and community resources for each Diversion client and referral from law enforcement
• Provides clinical interventions such as motivational interviewing and solution-focused skills to clients as needed
• Serves as primary contact for law enforcement referral follow-up
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, community partner meetings, and law enforcement meetings as requested or required

• Completes necessary paperwork as required, meeting established timelines and making authorized entries in the medical record; maintains complete, accurate, and concise records and reports
• Works to understand others on the team and is a cooperative team member who willingly helps others perform related jobs
• Identifies and prioritizes issues, problems and concerns that need to be addressed and resolved. Works to facilitate resolution accordingly, including others in the decision-making process when appropriate, to make independent, effective decisions using available information
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and educates individuals on matters requiring informed consent. Follows all procedures for release of information
• Participates in supervision, multi-disciplinary team staff meetings, training, and specialist and psychiatric consultation
• Ensures implementation of the agency’s mental health guidelines and procedures for individuals served in the crisis system

• Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Independent Clinical Social Work Associate (LICSWA), or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) in Washington State

• Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), and Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) license in Washington State

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ insurance provider
• Prior experience providing behavioral health crisis services preferred
• Knowledge of behavioral health care delivery to adults and children
• Knowledge of jail diversion and acute crisis service processes and procedures
• Ability to work with others to accomplish objectives and achieve expected results
• Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills for communicating with persons of all ages and staff
• Ability to recognize cultural, racial and other issues that impact treatment, relationships, communications, and integrate that knowledge to work effectively with different cultures
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Uses a strength-based approach with staff and promotes a positive work environment
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
• Compliance with policy regarding Disclosure of Outside Employment for purposes of evaluating potential conflicts

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Though serving the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Yakima, Catholic Charities is a separate 501(c)3 charitable organization, funded in part by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions. While rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We serve all in the community, regardless of faith, race, gender, social class, or economic status. With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually. The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.”