Mental Health Specialist
University of Washington•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s 5MB Psychiatry Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist. This role is crucial in responding to crisis situations, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the overall well-being of patients within the psychiatric unit. The Mental Health Specialist will work closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
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 Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
Responsibilities
- Respond to and participate in Code Gray alerts and other crisis situations, securing patients in the unit, assisting staff respond safely to emergency situations and following the directives of the charge nurse
- Participates in crisis intervention/crisis prevention training
- Participates in the team’s assessment of the patient, contribute to patient discharge plan and form
- Examine new patient belongings and remove hazardous objects, drugs and other items that are dangerous or potentially dangerous to the health of the patient
- Check visitors and remove hazardous items that could put patients or staff at risk
- Participate in suicide assessments
- Alert nurse to changes in patient behavior or demeanor, observe and report signs of distress in patients
- Deliver notices to patients regarding court procedures and treatment and assist patients in completing paperwork from the court
- Assist patients in obtaining treatment through court-mandated processes such as delivery of 24-hour treatment notices
- Performs basic physical care and other tasks delegated by RN’s
Benefits
- 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
