MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (TEMP)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Washington seeks a Mental Health Practitioner for a research study aiming to improve parental knowledge and reduce children's behavioral issues. The role involves delivering interventions virtually, engaging families, and documenting progress, requiring relevant educational qualifications and experience in mental health.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Successful completion of PFR Level I and Level II training.
• Experience engaging families in mental health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the PFR intervention to participating mothers.
• Document family progress and maintain accurate records.
• Engage families through outreach and support methods.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Bachelor’s degree with three years of related work experience

Job description

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Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Child, Family, & Population Health Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner (PFR Provider). This temporary hourly appointment, beginning as soon as possible or at the convenience of the employer and employee.

The Mental Health Practitioner will be an integral part of the research study team for a federally-funded research project titled A Dyadic Approach to Perinatal Depression Treatment in Primary care a community-based program adapted to be delivered online through telehealth for women in their third trimester of pregnancy. The selected provider will deliver the Promoting First Relationships- BRIEF (six sessions) program to participants enrolled in the research study. The aim of the study is to test the effectiveness of Promoting First Relationships -BRIEF in comparison to Usual Care to improve parenting, improve parents’ knowledge of social and emotional development, and reduce children’s social, emotional, and behavioral problems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver the Promoting First Relationships BRIEF intervention to mothers who are participating in the research study.

Maintain Fidelity to the PFR Model, which includes recording fidelity with each parent and an annual fidelity assessment.

Monitor and document each family’s progress in PFR using the PFR checklist.

Outreach and engagement of parents to provide PFR -BRIEF, includes scheduling appointments and documenting completed appointments and progress.

Utilize Zoom to provide PFR to families.

Provide PFR to Assigned Caseload (90%)

Under general direction from the principal investigator and project director, the Mental Health Practitioner delivers the Promoting First Relationships intervention to English speaking parents who are a part of the A Dyadic Approach to Perinatal Depression Treatment in Primary Care Study.

Keep careful documentation of each family’s progress in PFR, including but not limited to maintaining and returning paper documentation and notes, entering recording activities on the weekly checklist, update outreach and tracking weekly appointments.

Outreach, engagement and support (10%)

Continual outreach to assigned families on caseload. Use non-punitive and strengths-based methods to engage challenging, vulnerable, and sometimes hard to reach families.

Identify and communicate about families who are at-risk of dropping out of intervention.

Participate in PFR supervision and research tracking meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related mental health, behavioral science or clinical field OR Bachelor’s degree AND three years of related work experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Documented successful completion of Promoting First Relationships training Level I and Level II.

Documented Fidelity from the Promoting First Relationships Program.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical experience providing services to families and/or their young children.

Infant and early childhood mental health background, training, or knowledge.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Access to reliable internet access is a condition of employment for the telehealth services.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the scheduling needs of subjects.

PFR Level I and Level II Training.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .