ITA Clinical Court Evaluator, At The Center for Behavioral Health and Learning
About The Position
UW Medical Center – Northwest – Behavioral Health Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Court Evaluator to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building. This role provides forensic and clinical expertise and is part of a team that is passionate about transforming mental health care. The ITA Department provides forensic behavioral health evaluation and services to patients going through the involuntary treatment act (ITA)/civil commitment process for involuntary behavioral health treatment. This includes patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) and medical units on the UW Medical Center - Northwest and Montlake campuses. The new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning at UW Medical Center – Northwest campus opened in 2024 and offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform mental health care and to improve mental health care training in our state. The six-story building is a beautiful place to work with lots of windows, natural lighting and open-concept spaces and offers amenities including a new kitchen and dining area for patients, staff and visitors.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree as required by specialty
- Licensed as a psychologist, advanced registered nurse practitioner, mental health counselor or independent clinical social worker in the State of Washington
- 2-5 years of recent experience working with acutely ill psychiatric patients specifically involving evaluation of psychiatric safety, level of function, psychiatric diagnoses, and medications
- Expertise with the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05)
- Compliance with your professional Code of Ethics is required
- Maintains a valid Washington Driver’s License and a clean driving record
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements
Nice To Haves
- Two years of recent experience working in a hospital setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients who are detained for involuntary behavioral health treatment at UW Medical Center and are scheduled for King County ITA Court
- Complete clinical and legal petitions/documentation in the required timelines
- Represent UW Medical Center at King County ITA Court, including testifying as an expert witness in ITA court hearings and also serving as proxy witness
- Act as a resource for questions regarding the ITA process and involuntary behavioral health treatment
- Coordinate with the assigned prosecuting attorney and other involved court parties to support the patient’s treatment plan and to support successful testimony in ITA court
- Attend treatment team, utilization review, quality improvement and other meetings as requested/required.
- Attend scheduled ITA stakeholder meetings
Benefits
- Benefits for this position are available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
