ITA COORDINATOR - AT THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING (100% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 232777
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - ITA DEPARTMENT
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest
Posting Date: 04/26/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $27.42 - $39.84 per hour
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: 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. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here

UW MEDICAL CENTER – NORTHWEST ITA DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a ITA COORDINATOR to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday

Day Shift, shifts are typically from 7 am – 3:30pm

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provide court/legal coordination and administrative assistance for the ITA Department

Be a part of a team that is passionate about transforming mental health care

Further your career at a one-of-a-kind behavioral health facility

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The ITA Department provides forensic behavioral health services to patients at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning and at the UW Medical Center - Northwest and Montlake campuses who are going through the involuntary treatment act (ITA) process for involuntary civilly commitment for behavioral health treatment.  This includes patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) and medical units on the UW Medical Center - Northwest and Montlake campuses.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING
The new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, opening on the UW Medical Center – Northwest campus in 2024, offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform mental health care and to improve mental health care training in our state. Located in North Seattle, the new facility will feature 75 longer-term adult psychiatry beds, 25 geriatric psychiatry beds, 50 medical/surgical beds focused on patients with psychiatric comorbidities, and a state-of-the-art neuromodulation program. It will also house an interdisciplinary training and workforce development program focused on preparing and supporting the next generation of behavioral health providers for Washington State. The six-story building will be a beautiful place to work with lots of windows, natural lighting and open-concept spaces and will offer amenities including a new kitchen and dining area for patients, staff and visitors.

Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning here.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support to the ITA Program Manager and ITA Court Evaluators in managing ITA cases, ITA court hearings, and other ITA related policies/matters

Track the admission and discharge/transfer of all ITA’d patients for UWMC by maintaining a spreadsheet

Review the ITA legal documents and court orders for accuracy. Understand and apply ITA laws and regulations

Assist with communication and coordination about ITA petition filing date and ITA court hearings with ITA Court Evaluators, Psychiatric Providers, Social
Workers, Nursing, King County Crisis and Commitment and ITA Court Personnel

Coordinate with unit staff and about transporting patients to ITA court hearings and assist with connecting the video equipment/court feed

Upload required content and medical records by the required timelines

Serves and electronically files all required petitions and documentation for ITA’d patients meeting all required deadlines

Collect data on every ITA’d patient at UWMC that is utilized for tracking outcomes, trends, and other QI activities

Promote and contribute to the development of the ITA team and working relationships between the unit and other departments/disciplines

Participate in unit and departmental problem solving and meetings

Demonstrate support for unit and departmental policies by sharing expertise and contributing to selected projects and committees

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent and three years of applicable administrative experience OR equivalent education /experience
Skills:
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Able to apply effective interpersonal skills.  Skill in working with diverse populations with cultural sensitivity.
Able to analyze, organize and prioritize work; adapt to changes in workload demands; multitask and follow through.
Able to stand/sit for up to 8 hours and move around the hospital for up to two hours.
Able to work independently and to collaborate and share duties with colleagues.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors’ Degree
Experience with EPIC, Word, Adobe, Excel, and additional software that is necessary for job activities
Knowledge of the ITA system and the ITA process/laws
Administrative experience working in a hospital and/or behavioral health care setting
Administrative experience working with court parties/in a legal setting.     

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest.   As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care.  It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.    UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team.   Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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 an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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 [email protected] .

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 Washington state law .

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