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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18726 (E S WFSE HMC)
\n21774 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)
\n23083 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide mental health diagnostic evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and case management services in a multi-disciplinary outpatient setting, and consultation and education to other mental health and health care professionals.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide treatment, participate in data collection and research, and perform case management functions for a clinical specialty area such as geriatrics, substance use disorder, psychotherapy, suicidality, and unique treatment modalities as required by the program.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, provide specialized, mental health treatment services in a clinical specialty area through specialized certifications and interventions supported by the department.<\/p>\n

Provide subject matter expertise in a clinical specialty area through teaching and consultation to outside agencies, students, Mental Health Practitioners and other staff.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide specialized mental health treatment services in a clinical specialty area;<\/p>\n

Provide mentorship, training and consultation to Mental Health Practitioners, students and other staff in clinical specialty area;<\/p>\n

In the specialty area, assist in the development and the delivery of training programs;<\/p>\n

May represent the specialty area in community forums and professional committee work;<\/p>\n

Perform Mental Health Practitioner duties;<\/p>\n

May provide direction to volunteers or students; and<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

LEGAL REQUIREMENT(S)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Licensed by the State of Washington as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Counselor, or Mental Health Counselor.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences, such as psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, vocational or educational counseling, or social work<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Two years as a Mental Health Practitioner or equivalent, one of which must be in a clinical specialty area. Eligibility for recognition by the State of Washington as a clinical specialist, under the community mental health regulations may be required. May be required to be eligible for a clinical faculty appointment and\/or allied health credentialing.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/01\/2019: New to WFSE: Class adopted for UW contract classified staff per PERC decision Case #131267-E-19 to add this title to WFSE HMC bargaining unit, effective 05\/23\/2019. Incorporates the work of UW classified non-union job code 16192, Mental Health Practitioner Clinical Specialist\/Washington State Job Code 352F.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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