Senior Clinical Programs Counselor

Agence PROvidence; Edmonds (WA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Providence Swedish is seeking a licensed mental health professional to conduct clinical evaluations for ITA patients and prepare petitions for hearings. You will serve as an expert witness in ITA proceedings and document care in the EMR, coordinating with court orders and staff across disciplines.

The role requires WA licensure, a strong understanding of RCW 71.05/71.34 and DSM criteria, plus experience in acute mental health care and civil legal matters.

Formación

• Requires Master’s or PhD in relevant field and licensure in WA.
• 2 years of experience in acute mental healthcare in inpatient, outpatient, or legal settings.
• Knowledge of RCW 71.05, RCW 71.34, and the WAC.
• Knowledge of DSM criteria and treatment modalities.
• Ability to navigate the Washington ITA.
• Understanding of pharmacological approaches and medical/legal parameters.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct clinical evaluations of identified ITA patients.
• Prepare legal petitions for ITA hearings at 14-, 90-, and 180-day intervals.
• Represent Providence Swedish in ITA proceedings as an expert and witness.
• Document in the EMR.
• Process court orders and related paperwork.
• Educate staff across disciplines on ITA laws and regulations.
• Liaise with Snohomish and King County ITA stakeholders.
• Engage treatment team in care planning and court preparation.
• Provide forensic expertise at the intersection of mental health and civil legal matters.

Conocimientos

Clinical Evaluation

Legal Petition Preparation

Forensic Expertise

Documentation In EMR

DSM Diagnostic Criteria

Pharmacological Approaches

Care Planning

Court Preparation

Educación

Master's Degree In Social Work Or Counseling

Ph.D. In Social Work Or Psychology

Washington Mental Health Counselor License

Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License

Washington Psychologist License

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Descripción del empleo

• Conduct clinical evaluations of identified ITA patients
• Prepare appropriate legal petitions for ITA patients approaching 14-, 90-, and 180-day hearings
• Represent Providence Swedish in ITA legal proceedings as an expert and credible witness when patients meet statutory requirements
• Document in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR)
• Process court orders and related paperwork
• Educate and guide staff across disciplines on ITA laws and regulations
• Liaise with Snohomish and King County ITA stakeholders
• Engage treatment team members in care planning, court preparation, and alternative treatment measures
• Provide forensic expertise at the intersection of mental health treatment, civil legal matters, and involuntary mental health treatment

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school, or Ph.D. in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited school
• Upon hire, Washington Mental Health Counselor License, Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License, or Washington Psychologist License
• 2 years of experience in acute mental healthcare in an inpatient, outpatient, or legal setting
• Working knowledge of RCW 71.05, RCW 71.34, and the WAC
• Knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities
• Knowledge of pharmacological approaches, medical complexities, and legal parameters
• Ability to navigate the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical evaluations and navigating the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), with a strong foundation in mental health treatment and legal proceedings. Proficient in preparing legal petitions and providing forensic expertise in mental health and civil legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Social Work Or Counseling
• Washington Mental Health Counselor License
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License
• 2 Years Of Experience In Acute Mental Healthcare
• Knowledge Of RCW 71.05 And RCW 71.34

Hard Skills

• Clinical Evaluation
• Legal Petition Preparation
• Forensic Expertise
• Documentation In EMR
• Knowledge Of DSM Diagnostic Criteria
• Knowledge Of Pharmacological Approaches
• Care Planning
• Court Preparation

Soft Skills

• Education And Guidance
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Ph.D. In Social Work Or Psychology
• Washington Psychologist License

Industry Keywords

• Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA)
• Acute Mental Healthcare
• Legal Proceedings
• Mental Health Treatment
• Civil Legal Matters

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)