Mental Health Practitioner, Geriatric Specialist

Harborview Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner, Geriatric Specialist.WORK SCHEDULE40 hours per weekDay ShiftDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe goal of the program is to promote and provide long-term care and support, with the objective of aging in place. We assess and facilitate medical and behavioral health services for older adults who are enrolled. We work with family and with formal and informal providers regarding housing, benefits, and culturally relevant treatment to meet the needs of those we serve. We assist clients in developing and maintaining meaningful and productive life roles. This position on the Geriatric Services team engages with outside service providers, case-management, outreach, consultations, coordination of care and counseling services.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESConduct initial screenings and psychiatric evaluations for new clientsProvide mental health case management and counseling for assigned caseloadDevelop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary teamAssess patient needs, manage crises, and determine appropriate interventionsCoordinate housing, funding, and medication services as neededFacilitate diversion from psychiatric hospitalization when clinically appropriateMaintain accurate and timely documentation in medical recordsLead or co-lead therapeutic groups and assist in program planningEnsure compliance with confidentiality regulations and recovery-oriented principlesSupport clients in achieving goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integrationREQUIREMENTSA 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.Geriatric experience is equivalent to one year of full-time experience in the treatment of persons sixty years of age or older, under the supervision of a geriatric mental health specialist and or taken courses related to Gerontology and Geriatric care.ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTERAs 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.ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled