Mental Health Utilization Management Specialist (Social Services Professional)

Salary : $40.24 - $51.00 Hourly

Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type : Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number : 2024AC23539

Department : DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs

Division : Behavioral Health and Recovery

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 8 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : H8 : PSEU-Non-Comm's DCHS

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours / Week : 40 hours / week

Summary

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans and those with lived experience.

At King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), we believe in working as one team that solves problems-striving to be customer-focused and drive for the best results. We envision a welcoming community that is racially just. We believe the field of human services exists to undo and mitigate unfair structures. We seek to lead the way by working as respectful and responsible stewards for our community.

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) of DCHS is looking for a Mental Health Utilization Management Specialist to support the Hospital and Mental Health Residential Team, behavioral health providers and patient care. This position will hold direct responsibility for the utilization management and quality assurance for mental health residential facilities within the King County Integrated Care Network (KCICN). This is a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) opportunity for 12 months , which could end or be extended due to operational needs.

Who May Apply : This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around February 24, 2025.

REQUIRED MATERIALS : Please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy :

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process);
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental question should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process, providing your most recent 7 years of applicable experience if available)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information. Cover letters and / or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Additional Job Information

WORK SCHEDULE / CONDITIONS : The position will be scheduled to work during core business hours which include Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory preapproval. The position is represented by the Public Safety Employees Union.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS : This position has been designated as Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT : The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint. King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

RECRUITER : annette.coleman@kingcounty.gov

Job Duties

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Desired Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided : 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

Are you a Licensed Mental Health Professional, in good standing and with no prior disciplinary action, with the Washington State Department of Health, as defined in WAC 246-341-0200 and RCW 71.05.020?

Describe your knowledge of the Mental Health Residential Continuum of Care in King County. Include the dates and location of any Mental Health Residential programs in which you have direct experience.

Describe your experience conducting mental health assessments.

This is a three-part question about equity and social justice, which is integral to the work we do in King County.a. How do you define equity?b. How have you worked to incorporate an equity lens in your current or previous jobs?c. How do you think equity relates to this position and the mental health and well-being of our communities, and how would you use an equity lens in this work?

Required Question

Salary : $40 - $51