Mental Health Specialist, Edward Thomas House Medical Respite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s Edward Thomas House Medical Respite program has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist. WORK SCHEDULE Per-Diem Alternate Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Be a part of an amazing team that is passionate about Harborview’s mission Make an impact on patients experiencing homelessness Great steppingstone to furthering your Mental Health professional career DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 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; AND one year as a Mental Health Specialist I, or equivalent; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Legal Requirement: Eligible to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification upon hire
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
