Mental Health Specialist 2
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$30 - $43•Onsite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s 5MB Psych ICU Department is hiring a Mental Health Specialist 2. The position supports patient and staff safety during crisis situations, participates in patient assessment and discharge planning, monitors patients for behavioral changes or distress, and assists patients with court-mandated treatment processes. The role also includes basic physical care and other tasks delegated by registered nurses. This is a regular position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, with a 90% full-time equivalent. The pay range is $30.30 to $43.41 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience as a Mental Health Specialist I or equivalent; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Valid and active Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) with the state of Washington before employment.
- Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, or registration, apply.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and participate in Code Gray alerts and other crisis situations; secure patients in the unit, help staff respond safely, and follow the charge nurse’s directives.
- Participate in crisis intervention and crisis prevention training.
- Participate in the team’s patient assessment and contribute to the patient discharge plan and form.
- Examine new patient belongings and remove hazardous objects, drugs, and other items that could endanger patient health.
- Check visitors and remove hazardous items that could put patients or staff at risk.
- Participate in suicide assessments.
- Alert nurses to changes in patient behavior or demeanor, and observe and report signs of patient distress.
- Deliver notices to patients regarding court procedures and treatment, and assist patients with court paperwork.
- Assist patients in obtaining treatment through court-mandated processes, such as delivery of 24-hour treatment notices.
- Perform basic physical care and other tasks delegated by registered nurses.
Benefits
- Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
