Involuntary Treatment Court Facilitator

Navos; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Medical, dental, retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Navos Behavioral Health, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, seeks an IT Court Facilitator to work with physicians and nursing staff to perform clinical assessments and prepare petitions for restrictive treatment under civil commitment.

The role requires a Master’s in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing, WA State psychologist license, and credentials such as LMHC/LICSW, with at least five years’ experience in acutely ill psychiatric settings, including hospital work and BLS

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing is required.
• WA State Psychologist License is required.
• LMHC or LICSW credentials are acceptable under HB 1724.
• Minimum five years of experience with acutely ill psychiatric patients.
• Minimum three years in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and evaluations of patients in civil commitment.
• Provide testimony and write petitions for restrictive treatment.
• Ensure compliance with King County Superior Court rules.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Testimony

Collaboration with medical staff

Psychiatric safety evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing

WA State Psychologist License

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 8 hour shifts

Position Summary

The Involuntary Treatment (IT) Court Facilitator works in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to perform clinical assessments and evaluations of patients admitted on a civil commitment system-wide for involuntary detention to a psychiatric facility. The IT Court Facilitator provides testimony and writes petitions recommending Restrictive Treatment for patients admitted on: initial detention orders and revocations of restrictive orders in compliance with the King County Superior Court rules.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing required
• WA State Psychologist License
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
• Minimum five (5) years recent experience working with acutely ill psychiatric patients specifically involving evaluation of psychiatric safety, level of function, psychiatric diagnoses and medications
• Minimum three (3) years recent experience working in a hospital setting
• Driver License/Abstract
• BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross

About Navos Behavioral Health

Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, offers comprehensive behavioral health care for people of all ages. Specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment and community-based programs. Known for its innovation and compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award‑winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well‑being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $93,954.00 - $136,572.80 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.