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To be successful in your role, you will need strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, along with the flexibility, communication, and collaboration abilities to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team across varied settings. + Performs assessments, evaluation, mental health screening and/or mental health assessment and evaluation, and referrals, focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family; facilitates family conferences as appropriate; identifies and communicates social, emotional and patient/family stressors to members of the care team as it relates to patient's problems and plan of care. + Identifies and facilitates safe discharge planning along the continuum; communicates and documents plan to interdisciplinary patient care team. + Coordinates and completes legal needs activities for patients detained on Single Bed Certification, including but not limited to: filing of court petitions, completion of medication rights, communication and planning assistance with attorneys, court and the healthcare team. + Promotes safety, quality and appropriate resource utilization; advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for service access and for safety and rights (e.g. victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, disability access or community-based services). + Ensures compliance with state reporting requirements and appropriate documentation as identified by department policy and regulatory requirements/agencies; provides consultation to staff and physicians regarding reporting requirements. + Provides consultation and guidance to staff and physicians about patient psychosocial issues and needs
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Mental Health Professional
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$72,247 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Job Summary and Responsibilities
- + As our Mental Health Professional, you will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and providing support and intervention for the social and emotional needs of patients and their families to promote continuity of care and services.
To be successful in your role, you will need strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, along with the flexibility, communication, and collaboration abilities to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team across varied settings. + Performs assessments, evaluation, mental health screening and/or mental health assessment and evaluation, and referrals, focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family; facilitates family conferences as appropriate; identifies and communicates social, emotional and patient/family stressors to members of the care team as it relates to patient's problems and plan of care. + Identifies and facilitates safe discharge planning along the continuum; communicates and documents plan to interdisciplinary patient care team. + Coordinates and completes legal needs activities for patients detained on Single Bed Certification, including but not limited to: filing of court petitions, completion of medication rights, communication and planning assistance with attorneys, court and the healthcare team. + Promotes safety, quality and appropriate resource utilization; advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for service access and for safety and rights (e.g. victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, disability access or community-based services). + Ensures compliance with state reporting requirements and appropriate documentation as identified by department policy and regulatory requirements/agencies; provides consultation to staff and physicians regarding reporting requirements. + Provides consultation and guidance to staff and physicians about patient psychosocial issues and needs
- Job Requirements
- Required +
Licensed Mental Health Counselor:
WA, within 24- months or +
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker:
WA, within 24- months or +
Licensed Advanced Social Worker:
WA, within 24- months or +
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Counselor:
WA, within 24- months or +
Agency Affiliated Counselor:
WA, within 24- months or +
Social Worker Associate Ind Clin:
WA, within 24- months or +
Licensed Independent Social Worker:
WA, within 24- months Preferred + Masters Other in a behavioral health field (e.
- body, mind, and spirit
- in the communities we serve.
- Pay Range
- $38.21
- $61.