University Of Washington Seattle , WA 98113
Posted 4 weeks ago
UW MEDICAL CENTER
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Monday
Day Shift, shifts are typically from 7 am
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
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.
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