• Mental Health Practitioner, Brief Therapy (100%…

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 244424

     

    Department: HARBORVIEW - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

     

    Posting Date: 05/06/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary: $5,983 - $8,560 per month

     

    Shift: First Shift

    Notes:

    This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf)

     

    Harborview Medical Center’s Intake and Brief Intervention Services** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Mental Health Practitioner** **WORK SCHEDULE

     

    + 100%FTE

    + Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION**

    The Intake and Brief Interventions Clinic provides initial screening and assessment of new patients as well as provides brief intervention services to assigned patients seeking behavioral health treatment.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Provide initial screenings and assessments for new patients seeking services

    + As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, work with patients and their social networks to assist in their recovery from mental illness

    + Assess patient needs and determine interventions

    + Provide brief crisis interventions and brief therapy

    + Participate in case reviews

    + Chart patient contact in the electronic health record

    + Coordinate medication services with team’s medical staff

    + Prepare information requested by outside agencies such as DSHS, Social Security Administration, and Seattle Housing Authority **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

    + Registration as either an 1) Agency Affiliated Counselor, 2) Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced, or Licensed Social Work Associate - IndependentClinical, 3) Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Associate or Licensed Mental Health Counselor by the State of Washington within 30 days of employment. **DESIRED**

    + Fluency in Spanish

    + LICSW or LMHC **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. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)** **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. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.