Job Description
Harborview Medical Center’s Specialized Treatment of Early Psychosis (STEP) program has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner.
WORK SCHEDULE
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.
This position is responsible for implementing the goals of the program, which are to provide evidence-based treatment to individuals experiencing psychosis including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Individual Resiliency Training (IRT)
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide evidence-based, Individual Resiliency Training (IRT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) therapy to patients enrolled in services
- As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, work with patients and their social networks to assist in their recovery from mental illness
- Provide brief crisis interventions and therapy
- Participate in case reviews
- Coordinate medication services with team’s medical staff
- Prepare information requested by outside agencies such as DSHS, Social Security Administration, and Seattle Housing Authority
- Engage in fidelity reviews
- Document and report services accurately and appropriately according to current state and county requirements
- Participate in training(s) provided by Washington Health Care Authority First Episode Psychosis Program, Washington State University, and the University of Washington
- Maintain the New Journeys evidence/research – based fidelity model while delivering services
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
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Trained and certified in CBT for Psychosis (CBTp)
- Trained and Certified in Individual Resilience Therapy (IRT)
- 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:
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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
