UW Medical Center – Northwest – ITA Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Court Evaluator to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift, shifts typically start at 8am – 4:30pm

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provide forensic and clinical expertise

Be a part of a team that is passionate about transforming mental health care

Further your career at a one-of-a-kind behavioral health facility

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The ITA Department provides forensic behavioral health services to patients at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning and at the UW Medical Center - Northwest and Montlake campuses who are going through the involuntary treatment act (ITA) process. This includes patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) and medical units on the UW Medical Center - Northwest and Montlake campuses.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate patients who are scheduled for King County ITA Court
• Complete clinical and legal documentation in the required time lines
• When video court and/or telehealth is not available or appropriate, travel between the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning and UW Medical Center – Montlake
• Represent UW Medical Center at King County ITA Court, including testifying as an expert witness in ITA court hearings and also serving as proxy witness
• Educate the interdisciplinary team on the ITA process
• Act as a resource for questions regarding the ITA process and involuntary behavioral health treatment
• Coordinate with the assigned prosecuting attorney and other involved court parties to support the patient’s treatment plan and to support successful testimony in ITA court
• Attend treatment team, utilization review, quality improvement and other meetings as requested/required. Attend scheduled ITA stakeholder meetings

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree as required by specialty
• Licensed as a psychologist, advanced registered nurse practitioner, mental health counselor or independent clinical social worker in the State of Washington
• 2-5 years recent experience working with acutely ill psychiatric patients specifically involving evaluation of psychiatric safety, level of function, psychiatric diagnoses, and medications
• Two years of recent experience working in a hospital setting is preferred
• Expertise with the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05)
• Maintains a valid Washington Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Compliance with your professional Code of Ethics is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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