Mental Health Specialist
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s 5MB Psych ICU has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist. As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
- Valid/Active Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) with the state of Washington. Prior to employment.
- Please include your NAC or NAR credential number in your resume.
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
Responsibilities
- Respond to Code Gray alerts and other crises by securing patients, supporting staff, and following charge nurse directives
- Complete crisis intervention/prevention training and apply techniques as needed
- Assist with patient assessments, discharge planning, and documentation
- Conduct safety checks on patient belongings and visitors to remove hazardous items
- Participate in patient rounds, suicide assessments, and monitor for behavioral changes
- Notify nursing staff of patient distress or changes in demeanor
- Deliver court-related notices and assist patients with legal paperwork
- Support patients through court-mandated treatment processes and advocate for their care
- Provide basic physical care and perform tasks delegated by RNs
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and document care in the electronic medical record
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
