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MultiCare Health System
Puyallup, Washington

Supervisor -Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$102k-$146k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Join a Team That Shares Your Calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: 8am-6pm, Schedule: Monday-Thursday

The selected candidate will be embedded within the Pierce County sheriff’s department in Parkland for part of their schedule and must successfully pass the additional Pierce County sheriff’s department background.

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention provides crisis intervention and evaluation services following established policies and procedures to meet the unique needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients and their families.

The Supervisor works collaboratively with Manager Crisis Services to ensure that 24/7 crisis services, are staffed appropriately and day to day operations run smoothly.

The Supervisor oversees services provided at the mental health center, community, emergency rooms, schools, client’s residence and other locations as requested.

Requirements

Bachelors in Nursing required OR, Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Three (3) years of experience performing direct crisis services

Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered or within 30 days and obtain within 90 days of hire unless a higher credential is held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)

  • Previous experience in a supervisory role or demonstrated leadership skills
  • Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the Local Community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and Education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and Support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for All

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $101,545.60 - $146,140.80 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Key Responsibilities

The supervisor provides crisis intervention and evaluation services to diverse patient populations while ensuring 24/7 crisis services are staffed and operational. They oversee service delivery across various settings including mental health centers, emergency rooms, and community locations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SupervisionClinical evaluationCase managementMental health counselingCrisis services managementPolicy implementation

Behavioral Health Career Context

In Washington, the Behavioral Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (21 salary observations; 35 listings), vs ~$76k nationally (416 salary observations; 1,842 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Washington vs national$75k median in Washington$76k nationally (−2%)21 state / 416 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Washington14 active787 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 18% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
New Behavioral Health listings821 in the last 30 days547 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
PSLF eligible
17%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance programs

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,199/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.