Mental Health Practitioner, (100% Fte, Days)

Job Description

MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER, (100% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 245130 Department: HARBORVIEW - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 05/13/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,983 - $8,560 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First 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’s Behavioral Health Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner, Substance Use Disorder Specialist
WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Be a part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to making a difference in our community

Be a resource to other team members on issues of Substance Use Disorders (SUD), motivational interviewing, and internal and external resources related to SUD

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The goals of the program are to provide screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment as well as short-term case management, brief therapy, crisis intervention, and referral to services to adults seeking SUD services as well as engagement for those in pre-contemplation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide consultation, screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment, for patients and their social networks

Provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) screening and intake

Use motivational interviewing techniques

Provide brief crisis interventions and brief therapy

Participate in case reviews

Chart patient contact in the electronic health record

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

Supportive interventions to assist people to develop their fullest potential (employment, continuing education, housing, community integration,
developing social supports, etc.) either directly or as a referral

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.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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.
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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