MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER, EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (60% FTE, DAYS) - University of Washington

Req #: 233626 Department: HARBORVIEW - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Posting Date: 05/17/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: 60% of $5,809 - $8,311 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/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-2022-V1\_a11y.pdf) **HARBORVIEW'S MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (HMHAS) Department** has an outstanding opportunity for a **MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER, EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST** **WORK SCHEDULE** + 24 hours per week, Part-Time + Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** HMHAS serves a widely diverse population of clients, all of whom have clear and persistent mental illness. The goals of the program are to promote community stability by securing housing, benefits, and culturally relevant treatment to meet their needs, and to assist clients in developing meaningful and productive life roles. An Employment Specialist/Mental Health Practitioner will be expected to be able to work with a wide variety of clients and be sensitive to the culture, religion, language, age, gender, and sexual orientation of those we serve. The Vocational Specialist will focus on assisting clients choose, get, and keep jobs while working with the rest of the treatment team to minimize the effects of symptoms of mental illness. Their primary focus will be to develop community-based jobs for clients and all the preparation and supportive services associated with this activity. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Maintain a caseload, size to be determined by team + Provide employment and advocacy services + Assist clients in identifying employment strengths and ways of overcoming barriers + Work with potential employers, current employers and co-workers of clients + Work with clients' families and social networks + Assess employment challenges and determine interventions + Consult with case managers and medical staff regarding effects of vocational activities and treatment **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** + 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 behavioral science AND three years' of experience in the direct delivery of professional mental health care. + Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. **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)** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **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.