MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: University of Washington is currently interviewing MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER right now, this job will be dwelled in Washington. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Req #: 94022 Department: PSQ HLTHCR 4 HOMELESS Job Location: Downtown Seattle Posting Date: 03/19/2013 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $3614 - $5172 per month U! nion Position: Yes This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information Limited Recruitment: Other Shift: 1st Shift Days As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and working with mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
HMC is managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our ! staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional gr! owth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Our Mental Health Services has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER. This position is a member of Harborview's Downtown Mental Health Team. This position is located in homeless shelters in downtown Seattle and works closely with the Mental Health Team and shelter staff. The job requires the ability to contact and engage clients within the shelters and case manage referrals from Emergency Departments and King County Jail.
As part of the Downtown Mental Health Team, this person works closely with a designated psychiatrist in the treatment and management of each client. The Practitioner provides referral services and counseling related to housing, entitlements, primary care, mental health and chemical dependency treatment services. Job Responsibilities Include: Participate as a! member of a multi-disciplinary team to serve homeless people. Provide outreach/engagement services for difficult-to-reach clients, initially addressing basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and social service needs assessment. Develop treatment plans and follow-up strategies making referrals and using a case management approach as indicated. Provide counseling/psychotherapy. Recommend and monitor use of medication in mental health treatment.
Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings. Document patient care in a manner that reflects recognition of the legal significance of an accurate and complete mental health record. Develop, implement, and document teaching specific to the patient populations served by the Health Care for the Homeless Mental Health team. Act as an advocate for the patient/family through such activities as organizing patient care conferences and safeguarding ! patient's privacy and confidentiality.
This position provides ! opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. Requirements: Master's Degree in behavioral sciences, such as psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, vocational or educational counseling, or social work OR Bachelor's Degree in nursing or a behavioral science AND three years' of experience in the direct delivery of professional mental health care.
Desired: Minimum one year experience working with homeless/mentally ill and/or chemically dependent patient population. Minimum one year working in an outpatient setting. Must have strong case management and counseling skills. The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmat! ive action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu. https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=94022&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1-- >
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