Mental Health Practitioner
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$36 - $52•Onsite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s Mental Health and Addiction Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner. This role promotes community stability by securing housing, benefits and culturally relevant treatment to meet the needs of those served. The practitioner will also assist clients in developing meaningful and productive life roles.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences, such as psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, vocational or educational counseling, or social work OR Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or a behavioral science AND three years’ of experience in the direct delivery of professional mental health care.
- Licensed by the State of Washington as an Independent Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial screenings and psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for new clients seeking services
- Provide mental health case management and counseling/ therapy services for an assigned caseload of clients
- As part of a multidisciplinary treatment teamwork with patients and their social networks to assist in their recovery from mental illness
- Assess patient needs and determine interventions
- May assist clients obtain housing and funding as necessary to prevent inappropriate use of crisis services
- Facilitate diversion from voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization when clinically appropriate
- Participate in case reviews
- Document patient contact in the medical record
- Develop and implement patient care plans
- Engage in triage services
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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Career Level
Mid Level
