Senior Clinical Programs Counselor

Conduct clinical evaluations of identified ITA patients Prepare appropriate legal petitions for ITA patients approaching 14-, 90-, and 180-day hearings Represent Providence Swedish in ITA legal proceedings as an expert and credible witness when patients meet statutory requirements Document in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) Process court orders and related paperwork Educate and guide staff across disciplines on ITA laws and regulations Liaise with Snohomish and King County ITA stakeholders Engage treatment team members in care planning, court preparation, and alternative treatment measures Provide forensic expertise at the intersection of mental health treatment, civil legal matters, and involuntary mental health treatment Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school, or Ph.D. in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited school Upon hire, Washington Mental Health Counselor License, Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License, or Washington Psychologist License 2 years of experience in acute mental healthcare in an inpatient, outpatient, or legal setting Working knowledge of RCW 71.05, RCW 71.34, and the WAC Knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities Knowledge of pharmacological approaches, medical complexities, and legal parameters Ability to navigate the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical evaluations and navigating the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), with a strong foundation in mental health treatment and legal proceedings. Proficient in preparing legal petitions and providing forensic expertise in mental health and civil legal matters. Highest-signal resume keywords Master's Degree In Social Work Or Counseling Washington Mental Health Counselor License Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License 2 Years Of Experience In Acute Mental Healthcare Knowledge Of RCW 71.05 And RCW 71.34 Hard Skills Clinical Evaluation Legal Petition Preparation Forensic Expertise Documentation In EMR Knowledge Of DSM Diagnostic Criteria Knowledge Of Pharmacological Approaches Care Planning Court Preparation Soft Skills Education And Guidance Interdisciplinary Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Ph.D. In Social Work Or Psychology Washington Psychologist License Industry Keywords Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Acute Mental Healthcare Legal Proceedings Mental Health Treatment Civil Legal Matters Tools & Technologies Electronic Medical Record (EMR) #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor