Involuntary Treatment Court Facilitator

MultiCare Health System•Seattle, WA

7d•$94,890 - $136,573

About The Position

The Involuntary Treatment (IT) Court Facilitator collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to perform clinical assessments and evaluations of patients admitted across the system under civil commitment for involuntary detention in a psychiatric facility. The facilitator provides testimony and writes petitions recommending Restrictive Treatment for patients admitted on initial detention orders and revocations of restrictive orders, in compliance with King County Superior Court rules. Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, provides behavioral health care for people of all ages, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, and community-based programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing.
Washington State Psychologist License.
A Mental Health Professional credential as defined within HB 1724, with one of these higher credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
At least five years of recent experience working with acutely ill psychiatric patients, specifically involving evaluation of psychiatric safety, level of function, psychiatric diagnoses, and medications.
At least three years of recent experience working in a hospital setting.
Driver license and abstract.
Basic Life Support (BLS), including RQI, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to perform clinical assessments and evaluations of patients admitted for involuntary detention to a psychiatric facility.
Provide testimony and write petitions recommending Restrictive Treatment for patients admitted on initial detention orders and revocations of restrictive orders.
Comply with King County Superior Court rules.