Position Summary:
The Mental Health Professional-Licensed Hospital Consult is responsible for working as part of a new liaison multidisciplinary team to support appropriate, timely, and compassionate care to individuals experiencing behavioral health needs in a MHS Hospital in the Puget sound region in adherence with all agency/regulatory requirements and system procedures. The incumbent provides face to face assessments and consultations; assists with discharge planning of individuals referred to the Hospital Consult Liaison team; provides education, liaison services and collaborates with patients, family members and others to support appropriate care while in the Hospitals; performs safe discharge planning to other more appropriate treatment facilities, community outpatient services or return to the home environment as best determined to meet their needs, and guides the hospital team through the involuntary commitment process requirements to better equip the inpatient teams with the procedural aspects of Single Bed Certs (SBC).
This job requires the ability to work flexible shifts including some nights.

Minimum Requirements:
Mental health professional (MHP) as defined by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) required
Two (2) years of work experience serving adults and adolescents in crisis performing discharge planning and risk assessments.

Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family or counseling
Licensed in Washington State ( LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or related field)
Current Washington State Driver’s License, proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state and proof of insurance for the transportation of clients

Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Full Time Employee: Yes
Primary Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Variable