Mental Health Specialist 2

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Specialist 2 to join the 5MB Psych ICU Department. The role is 36 hours per week with a day shift.

You will respond to crises, participate in crisis intervention training, assist in patient assessment and discharge planning, and help with court-related procedures. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of MH Specialist I experience, plus WA NAC/NAR certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year as Mental Health Specialist I or equivalent.
• NAC or NAR certification/registration with Washington state is required.
• Education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Code Gray alerts and crises, securing patients and assisting staff.
• Participate in crisis intervention/crisis prevention training.
• Assist in patient assessment and discharge planning.
• Inspect belongings for hazards and remove dangerous items.
• Check visitors and remove hazardous items to protect patients and staff.
• Participate in suicide assessments.
• Alert nurses to behavioral changes and document distress signals.
• Deliver court notices and assist with court-related paperwork.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Court procedures documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year MH Specialist I experience

Tools

NAC/NAR (WA)

Job description

Job Description

Mental Health Specialist 2.

• 36 hours per week
• Day Shift

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s 5MB Psych ICU Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 36 hours per week
• Day Shift

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Respond to and participate in Code Gray alerts and other crisis situations, securing patients in the unit, assisting staff respond safely to emergency situations and following the directives of the charge nurse
• Participates in crisis intervention/crisis prevention training
• Participate in the team’s assessment of the patient, contribute to patient discharge plan and form
• Examine new patient belongings and remove hazardous objects, drugs and other items that are dangerous or potentially dangerous to the health of the patient
• Check visitors and remove hazardous items that could put patients or staff at risk
• Participate in suicide assessments
• Alert nurse to changes in patient behavior or demeanor, observe and report signs of distress in patients
• Deliver notices to patients regarding court procedures and treatment and assist patients in completing paperwork from the court
• Assist patients in obtaining treatment through court- mandated processes such as delivery of 24-hour treatment notices
• Performs basic physical care and other tasks delegated by RN’s

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid/Active Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) with the state of Washington. Prior to employment
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$30.30 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$43.41 hourly

Benefits

Other Compensation:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

WFSE HMC

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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.