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Senior Clinical Programs Counselor
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Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, 98020, USA
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Conduct clinical evaluations of identified ITA patients
- Prepare appropriate legal petitions for ITA patients approaching 14-, 90-, and 180-day hearings
- Represent Providence Swedish in ITA legal proceedings as an expert and credible witness when patients meet statutory requirements
- Document in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR)
- Process court orders and related paperwork
- Educate and guide staff across disciplines on ITA laws and regulations
- Liaise with Snohomish and King County ITA stakeholders
- Engage treatment team members in care planning, court preparation, and alternative treatment measures
- Provide forensic expertise at the intersection of mental health treatment, civil legal matters, and involuntary mental health treatment
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school, or Ph.D. in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited school
- Upon hire, Washington Mental Health Counselor License, Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License, or Washington Psychologist License
- 2 years of experience in acute mental healthcare in an inpatient, outpatient, or legal setting
- Working knowledge of RCW 71.05, RCW 71.34, and the WAC
- Knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities
- Knowledge of pharmacological approaches, medical complexities, and legal parameters
- Ability to navigate the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA)
Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical evaluations and navigating the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), with a strong foundation in mental health treatment and legal proceedings. Proficient in preparing legal petitions and providing forensic expertise in mental health and civil legal matters.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Master's Degree In Social Work Or Counseling
- Washington Mental Health Counselor License
- Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License
- 2 Years Of Experience In Acute Mental Healthcare
- Knowledge Of RCW 71.05 And RCW 71.34
- Clinical Evaluation
- Legal Petition Preparation
- Forensic Expertise
- Documentation In EMR
- Knowledge Of DSM Diagnostic Criteria
- Knowledge Of Pharmacological Approaches
- Care Planning
- Court Preparation
- Education And Guidance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Ph.D. In Social Work Or Psychology
- Washington Psychologist License
- Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA)
- Acute Mental Healthcare
- Legal Proceedings
- Mental Health Treatment
- Civil Legal Matters
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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