Job title: MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (HOUSING SPECIALIST)
Company: University of Washington
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MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (HOUSING SPECIALIST)
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (HOUSING SPECIALIST)
Req #: 208456
Department: HARBORVIEW – MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date: 07/05/2022
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,965 to $7,105 per month
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position,
As the region’s only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Harborview Mental Health and Addictions Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Housing Specialist to assist adults with individualized housing services by developing and maintaining permanent, community-based housing for clients of the outpatient mental health clinic. A Housing Specialist/Mental Health Practitioner will be expected to be able to work with a diverse clientele.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist clients of outpatient mental health services with individualized apartment searches, rental applications, subsidy paperwork, accessing community housing resources, etc.
- Work with potential/existing landlords, apartment managers and community housing assistance programs to develop/maintain new existing housing relationships.
- Work with the Seattle Housing Authority, Shelter Plus Care Administration, Set-Aside Programs, Section 8 Program and others.
- Facilitate and co-facilitate housing support groups.
- Provide individual support services to clients.
- Provide consultation and training to clients and clinical staff regarding housing subsidies and various forms of housing assistance.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as well as community meetings to discuss and promote housing services.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences, such as psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, vocational or educational counseling, or social work OR Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or a behavioral science AND three years’ of experience in the direct delivery of professional mental health care.
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Registration as either an 1) Agency Affiliated Counselor, 2) Licensed Social Work Associate Advanced or 3) Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical by the State of Washington within 90 days of employment
DESIRED:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of local housing resources including, but not limited to, Shelter Plus Care, Section 8, HUD, SHA and local Housing Organizations. Willingness/ability to develop new housing partnerships within Seattle and King County.
- Knowledgeable about tenant/landlord law/knowledge of local, state and federal eligibility guidelines for housing.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under .
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in , and committed to becoming climate neutral.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Governor Inslee’s requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
Expected salary: $4965 – 7105 per month
Location: Seattle, WA
Job date: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:27:34 GMT
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