MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on March 1, 2019
Req #: | 163793 |
Department: | HMC - 5WB PSYCHIATRY |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 01/17/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | 50% of $3,059 - $4,075 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | Night Shift |
Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (50%), night shift, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2. Under the supervision of a RN, the Mental Health Specialist 2 utilizes a variety of advanced clinical/psycho-therapeutic skills to contribute to bio-psycho-social patient assessment, and to collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members in planning, implementing and documenting care from admission to discharge for psychiatric patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Participates in unit and departmental activities to promote delivery of quality patient care, effective problem solving and communication, and continued clinical development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Must be eligible to obtain valid Affiliated Agency Counseling Certification and Nursing Assistant Registered from WA State Department of Health
DESIRED:
Education, skills and experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapies
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