Mental Health Specialist, Edward Thomas House Medical Respite

Job Description

Harborview Medical Centers Edward Thomas House Medical Respite program has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per-Diem

• Alternate Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Be a part of an amazing team that is passionate about Harborviews mission

• Make an impact on patients experiencing homelessness

• Great steppingstone to furthering your Mental Health professional career

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing mental health and case management services to an at-risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health MIDD and local hospitals. The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to and document initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial patient evaluations and assessments

• Develop patient care plan with interdisciplinary team

• Facilitate therapeutic sessions and patient/family conferences

• Deescalate potentially dangerous situations and promote stability on unit

• Recognize and communicate observations related to effects and side effects of medications and signs of substance intoxication or withdrawal to RNs

• Communicate with providers authorities and others for patients continued care may include referral to Emergency Room

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree; AND one year as a Mental Health Specialist I or equivalent; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Legal Requirement: Eligible to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification upon hire

• 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 regions 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.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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 29000 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 Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

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 or .

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.