Mental Health Practitioner - Family Education Specialist

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s Specialized Treatment of Early Psychosis (STEP) program has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner-Family Education Specialist.

 

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Days

 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The STEP team is a coordinated specialty care team that uses evidence-based treatment to provide intensive services to up to 60 individuals aged 15-40 experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

 

 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide education to families and natural supports related to schizophrenia – spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder
• Work with participants and their natural support, providing education about psychosis and how to manage it, improving communication and problem-solving skills
• As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, work with patient, their families, and their social networks to assist in their recovery from mental illness
• Assess needs of family and natural supports and determine appropriate interventions
• Provide brief crisis interventions and therapy as applicable
• Participate in case reviews as appropriate
• Prepare information requested by outside agencies such as DSHS, Social Security Administration, and Seattle Housing Authority
• Participate in training(s) provided by Washington Health Care Authority First Episode Psychosis Program, Washington State University, and the University of Washington 
• Document and report services accurately and appropriately according to current state and county requirements
• Complete payroll documentation/leave requests in timely manner

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences, such as psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, vocational or educational counseling, or social work OR Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or a behavioral science AND three years’ of experience in the direct delivery of professional mental health care.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Departmental Requirements

• Possess a valid WA State Driver’s License
• Ability to work with patients in a variety of locations including the clinic, schools, homes, inpatient psychiatric units, and the community.
• Experience providing behavioral health services to individuals experiencing SED/SMI
  

DESIRED

• Licensed Clinician such as LICSW, LMHC, LMFT

• Experience working with individuals experiencing First Episode Psychosis

 

 

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$36.26 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$51.88 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC