Mental Health Specialist 2
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s Edward Thomas House Medical Respite program has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist. This role is a great stepping stone to furthering your Mental Health professional career. The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing, mental health, and case management services to an at-risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health, MIDD, and local hospitals. The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- One year as a Mental Health Specialist I, or equivalent
- Eligible to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and document initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial patient evaluations and assessments
- Develop patient care plan with interdisciplinary team
- Facilitate therapeutic sessions and patient/family conferences
- Deescalate potentially dangerous situations and promote stability on unit
- Recognize and communicate observations related to effects and side effects of medications and signs of substance intoxication or withdrawal to RNs
- Communicate with providers, authorities, and others for patients' continued care, may include referral to Emergency Room
Benefits
- Night Shift Premium - $2.50/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
