Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Downtown Emergency Service Center Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Professional to join our Mobile Response Team (MRT) at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC). The MRT provides 24/7 mental and behavioral health services at Health through Housing (HtH) facilities and targeted Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) sites across King County.

The primary goal of the program is to provide in-the-moment crisis behavioral health services and time-limited behavioral health case management via mobile intensive response teams for the purpose of assisting individuals in becoming aware of behavioral health and other community service options.

The MRT is a mobile interdisciplinary team consisting of certified peer counselors, behavioral health case managers, substance use disorder professionals, mental health professionals, and Narcan-waivered medical staff.

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) Case Manager (crisis responder) will respond to crisis calls originating from one of the covered housing sites.

They will complete risk assessments, de-escalate, develop safety plans, and coordinate with the client and housing staff to ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • In response to and cooperation with housing staff, perform timely outreach services to individuals currently in crisis and exceeding the skill set of housing staff.
  • As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, complete risk assessments, complete safety plans, coordinate care, assess for substance use, increase stabilization and engagement for adults who are currently experiencing a crisis.
  • Refer to MRT case management for continued support to establish and implement a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services and other resources.
  • Provide follow-up services aimed at coordinating care with case managers, housing staff, and other support to establishing linkage to services for program participants.
  • Complete all data collection and documentation required of the Project and DESC.
Requirements
  • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses.
  • Master's degree in a social work, psychology, or other relevant behavioral science.
  • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency-related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required.
  • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs.
  • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check.


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