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Mental Health Specialist

4 months ago


Seattle, United States University of Washington Full time

HARBORVIEW'S MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (HMHAS) department has an outstanding opportunity for a MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

WORK SCHEDULE

36 hours per week

Evening Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Be a part of an amazing team that is passionate about Harborview's mission.

Make an impact on patients experiencing homelessness.

Great steppingstone to furthering your Mental Health professional career.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing, mental health, and case management services to an at-risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health, MIDD, and local hospitals. The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to and document initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial patient evaluations and assessments.

Develop patient care plan with interdisciplinary team.

Facilitate therapeutic sessions and patient/family conferences.

Deescalate potentially dangerous situations and promote stability on unit.

Recognize and communicate observations related to effects and side effects of medications and signs of substance intoxication or withdrawal to RNs.

Communicate with providers, authorities, and others for patients' continued care, may include referral to Emergency Room.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree; AND one year as a Mental Health Specialist I, or equivalent.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Legal Requirement: Eligible to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification upon hire.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. #J-18808-Ljbffr