Mental Health Therapist - Psychiatric Urgent Care, Per Diem

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

2d•$47 - $70

About The Position

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems. We are looking for a per diem Mental Health Therapist to work in PUC. In our Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic, you would have the opportunity to be a part of our innovative care model to respond to patients in crisis. Come join our multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to make a difference in our community! This position will require working evening shifts as well as Saturdays/Sundays.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Minimum two years experience in providing direct treatment services to children and families.
Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in appropriate field according to degree (e.g., LICSW, LMFT).
For staff that work in schools, prior to the start of employment, individuals are required to submit a copy of a receipt directly to Human Resources (electronically) confirming they have completed the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.
All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year.

Nice To Haves

Minority Mental Health Specialist designation.
Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities.
Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses.
Experience with evidence based practice.
Experience with the King County MHP and WA State Mental Health WACs.

Responsibilities

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems.
Respond to patients in crisis as part of an innovative care model.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals.