MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (80% FTE, DAYS)

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (80% FTE, DAYS)

HARBORVIEW’S 5WA PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

WORK SCHEDULE

• 32 hours per week, 80% FTE
• 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.
• Reduce safety hazards for the patient
• 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 patient rounds to review patient status and to secure floor
• 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, act as a patient advocate in helping patient to complete paperwork necessary for continued hospital stay, treatment and / or medication
• Performs basic physical care and other tasks delegated by RN’s
• Incorporates discharge planning into patient care
• Documents care using the computerized medical record
• Assists in maintaining safe, therapeutic milieu

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

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

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 public by 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.