Mental Health Specialist (Per-Diem, Days)

Job Description

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (PER-DIEM, DAYS)

Req #: 244342 Department: HARBORVIEW - 5WB PSYCHIATRY Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 03/31/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $27.44 - $39.29 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Alternate Work Shift Benefits: 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 Harborview Medical Center - 5WB Psychiatry has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist
WORK SCHEDULE

Per-Diem

Day Shift

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to and participates in Code Gray alerts and other crisis situations, securing patients in the unit, assisting staff respond safely to
emergency situations and following the directives of the charge nurse

As a member of the Inter-disciplinary team, participate in the team’s assessment of the patient, contribute to patient discharge plan and form

Reduce safety hazards for the patient

Examine new patient belongings and remove hazardous objects, drugs and other items that are dangerous or potentially dangerous to the health of the patient

Check visitors and remove hazardous items that could put patients or staff at risk

Participate in patient rounds to review patient status and to secure floor

Participate in suicide assessments

Alert nurse to changes in patient behavior or demeanor

Deliver notices to patients regarding court procedures and treatment and assist patients in completing paperwork from the court

Perform basic physical care and other tasks delegated by RN’s

Contribute to development and revision of written plan of care

Assist in maintaining safe, therapeutic milieu

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree; AND one year as a Mental Health Specialist I, or equivalent; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Valid/Active Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) with the state of Washington required prior to start of employment

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.
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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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