Crisis-Response Mental Health Specialist II - Day Shift

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center's 5WA Psychiatry Department is seeking a Mental Health Specialist 2 to join the team in Seattle. This part-time, on-site role supports crisis response and patient care in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include responding to Code Gray alerts, conducting risk assessments, assisting with discharge planning, and coordinating with RNs and staff to ensure safety and compliance with court procedures when required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Code Gray alerts and crisis situations; secure patients and assist staff per charge nurse directives.
• Participates in crisis intervention and crisis prevention training.
• Assist in patient assessments and contribute to discharge planning.
• Examine patient belongings and remove hazardous items.
• Screen visitors and remove hazardous items.
• Participate in suicide risk assessments.
• Alert nurses to behavioral changes and report signs of distress.
• Deliver court notices and help patients complete court paperwork.
• Help patients obtain court-mandated treatment notices.
• Provide basic nursing-assistant tasks as delegated by RNs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree & 1y Mental Health Specialist I

Job description

Harborview Medical Center's 5WA Psychiatry Department is seeking a Mental Health Specialist 2 to join the team in Seattle. This part-time, on-site role supports crisis response and patient care in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include responding to Code Gray alerts, conducting risk assessments, assisting with discharge planning, and coordinating with RNs and staff to ensure safety and compliance with court procedures when required.