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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThis position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. Applications received by 4/7/25 will be given first consideration.
The responsibilities of the Psychiatric Evaluation Specialist (PES) include providing mental status/diagnostic evaluations and related evidencebased interventions suicide risk assessment and mental health treatment planning for jail residentpatients. The incumbent will monitor residentpatients throughout their incarceration and may provide both individual and group treatment to improve the overall functioning of the residentpatient. Additionally to assist in more streamlined continuity of care the incumbent will ensure appropriate referral to diversion or treatment and may provide testimony in court (ITA) regarding residentspatients. The PES will make psychiatric housing decisions and refer residents to community mental health providers or into involuntary treatment as needed. Responsibilities will also include performing chart review / triage functions providing training on areas of expertise consultation with other professions community outreach and engagement and participating in ongoing process improvement efforts within King County Public Health and Jail Health Services.The purpose of JHS is to assure that highquality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier happier lives and the mission is to assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail.
Staffed 24 hours per day 7 days per week 365 days per year JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.
JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.
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We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally antiracist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
Additionally PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an resident or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone.
The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Subpart A Section 115.17 Hiring and Promotion Decisions.
Work Schedule
The candidate will work 40 hours per week which may include some evening and weekend coverage (evening coverage and weekend coverage is evenly divided amongst team members; team provides coverage daily from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm). Typically each PES closes one shift per week and approximately 1012 weekend shifts per year (Saturdays primarily).
Work Location
This position will primarily located at King Correctional Facility 500 5th Ave Seattle WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Local 21.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time