PeaceHealth is seeking a Court Liaison Behavioral Health (Temporary) for a 0.8 full time equivalent Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of 8 Hours .

Req ID: 174418

JOB SUMMARY

Facilitates the gathering of information, provides professional deposition and files petitions for Involuntarily Detained Behavioral Health patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Opens the investigation, as the petitioner, in order to determine if the respondent (an involuntarily detained behavioral health patient) meets the criteria according to State and/or Federal guidelines, for filing a petition for a 14-day, 90-day or 180-day more restrictive order, or a 90-day or 180-day less restrictive alternative court order.

2. An investigation involves the following: requisitioning/compiling all pertinent documents relating to the respondent's mental health history, current mental status, and behavior, reviewing and assessing all documents and evidence, contacting and interviewing (telephonically or face-to-face) persons who are able to provide information pertinent to the investigation and interviewing the respondent including a review of his/her rights at the time of the interview.

3. Consult with the co-petitioner (a physician or a psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner) to determine if there are grounds for further detention of the respondent for a 14-day, 90-day, or 180-day court order.

4. Compose and provide the petition in a typewritten form. In order to prove the need for further detainment of the respondent on the grounds of grave disability, danger to self, or danger to others.

5. Prepares documents for court hearings and services these packets to the appropriate recipient. Sets court dates and contacts the parties involved to inform them of the court date.

6. Prepares the court room, educates and orients witnesses to court process previous to the hearing and is frequently called on to testify.

7. Tracks legal timelines for those respondents on the Behavioral Health Unit that are on initial detentions as well as 14-day and 90-day court orders.

8. Orients new staff to the mental health court requirements.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Sciences OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the incumbent the requisite knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform this job.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of two years experience specifically in crisis mental health intervention field.
• Demonstrated experience in determining mental health diagnoses using the DSM-IV-TR.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and/or Federal requirements and laws regulating to involuntary detained behavioral health patients.
• Meets standards for Mental Health Professional as required by State for practice.
• Acquainted with evaluation atreatment centers and hospitals for area where services are provided.
• Acquainted with local and state medical and social systems related to mental health care.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting medical documentation.
• Proficient in interpreting, writing and editing legal documentation.
• Adept in conducting mental health evaluations and mental status exams in diverse settings with a wide spectrum of respondents (an involuntarily detained mental health patient) and witnesses.
• Practiced in mental health court procedures including protocols of Public Defender's Office, Prosecutor's Office, Superior Court and Police/Sheriff's Departments.
• Practiced in testifying as an expert witness under cross examination.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Requires License, Registration and/or Certification as required by State for clinical practice in Behavior Health.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as a team member.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel and audio-visual equipment.

REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES:

• Whatcom:

Familiar with the standards and protocols of the Regional Support Network (RSN).

ST. JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires normal amounts of physical effort at least 66% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.

We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Bellingham community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .

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Location: Bellingham , St. Joseph Medical Center (216)
Job Category: Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8 Hours
FTE: 0.8
Work Type: Temporary
Hourly compensation starts at: $ 32.97 , more depending on experience
Required Certifications/Licensure: Mental Health Counselor License - Washington

PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

Posting Notes: Bellingham || Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support || Behavioral Health/Social Work || Temporary || HOSPITAL ADMIN