Crisis Connections
Robert Neil Olson has a diverse work experience in the field of social work, with roles in various organizations. In their most recent position at Crisis Connections, they served as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and previously held the role of Senior Director of Clinical Operations. Before that, they worked at Kitsap Mental Health Services as the Director of 24/7 Recovery Services and also served as a Program Manager for both Adult+Youth Inpatient Units and Adult Inpatient Unit. Prior to this, they worked at DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) as a Project Manager-Crisis Diversion Facility and as a Clinical Supervisor.
Olson also had experience at AETNA Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care as a Children's System of Care Coordinator and at Maricopa County Correctional Health Services as a Mental Health Professional/MSW Intern. Robert Neil worked at Magellan Health Services as a Children's System of Care Coordinator and at Southwest Network as a High Needs Case Manager. Early in their career, they served as a Crisis Team Member-MSW Intern at the Glendale Fire Department and as a Direct Support Professional at Child and Family Support Services, Inc. Robert Neil also worked as a Resident Services Coordinator at Mercy Housing.
Olson's roles have included responsibilities such as providing crisis intervention and stabilization, conducting assessments, coordinating services, training staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Robert Neil Olson received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Sociology from Fort Lewis College, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Following this, they pursued further education at Arizona State University from 2012 to 2014 and obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree specializing in Social Work. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as the Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional from Evergreen Certifications in October 2020. Robert Neil also holds the title of Senior Level Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor, although specific dates for when this certification was obtained are not provided.
Crisis Connections
Mission: To foster resilience and wellbeing for all by connecting people to accessible and compassionate support. Crisis Connections has been at the heart of the Seattle-King County safety net for 50 years. We provide a variety of text, chat and phone-based support services that are free and easily accessible to anyone in our community experiencing crisis. Our service area includes King County and WA State. Our core services include: - King County 988 & Regional Crisis Lines: Immediate assistance for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health crisis, or considering suicide. All calls are anonymous and confidential. Available 24/7/365. - WA Recovery Help Line: A statewide resource for people struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or problem gambling. - King County 2-1-1: Provides expert assistance in finding community resources and health/human services. Need help but don’t know where to turn? Dial 2-1-1. - Teen Link: An anonymous and confidential help line for youth, answered by teen volunteers. Phone and chat are available every evening from 6-10pm. Teen Link also provides youth suicide prevention trainings in area schools. - WA Warm Line: A statewide peer support help line for people living with mental illness. - Survivors of Suicide: Support groups for anyone who's lost a loved one to suicide. For more information visit: www.crisisclinic.org -------- Crisis Connections is a non-profit agency registered with the Secretary of State as a charitable organization. We are state-licensed as an emergency telephone service and chemical dependency provider. We are accredited by the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems and CONTACT USA. Crisis Connections is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.