Mental Health Professional

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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.Every day you will conduct psycho-social assessments and mental health evaluations, provide referrals and crisis intervention, offer environmental assistance and patient advocacy, support discharge planning, and coordinate legal needs for patients detained on Single Bed Certification, with assignments potentially spanning multiple locations.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.g. social work, psychology, counseling, etc.) upon hire and (2) two years recent related work experience in a healthcare setting