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

Req #: 232777

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - ITA DEPARTMENT

Posting Date: 05/08/2024

Closing Info

Open Until Filled

Salary: $27.42 - $39.84 per hour

Shift: First Shift

Notes

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, SocialWorkers, 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.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.