The Forensic Mental Health Clinician/Court Evaluator is responsible for capturing the crossover between mental health treatment, civil legal matters, and the regulation of involuntary mental health treatment. Court Evaluators provide forensic expertise regarding mental health treatment encompassing understanding and appraisal of mental health laws and their impact on the delivery of care to persons with mental illnesses. Court Evaluators receive specialized training in the procedures and processes of the legal system and in the administration of mental health services for individuals deemed to be a danger to self, danger to others and/or gravely disability. Court Evaluators are responsible to complete clinical assessments, navigate DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities, pharmacological approaches, medical complexities, and legal parameters while navigating the Washington Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). Court Evaluators must have a working knowledge of RCW 71.05, RCW 71.34, and the WAC. Court Evaluator services shall include, but are not limited to, conducting clinical evaluations of identified ITA patients, preparing the appropriate legal petition/s for ITA patients approaching 14/90/180-day hearings, represent Providence Swedish in all ITA legal proceedings as an expert and credible witness when patients meet statute requirements, documenting in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR), processing court orders and other related paperwork, as needed. Duties also include educating and guiding staff across disciplines to assist with navigating ITA laws and regulations, liaising with Snohomish/King County ITA Stakeholders and engaging with treatment team members for care planning, court preparation and alternative treatment measures.
Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Why Join Providence Swedish?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Every day, 119,000 compassionate caregivers serve patients and communities through Providence St. Joseph Health, a national, Catholic, not-for-profit health system, driven by a belief that health is a human right.
Rooted in the founding missions of the Sisters of Providence and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, courageous women ahead of their time who brought health care and other social services to the American West when it was still a rugged, untamed frontier, we share a singular commitment to improve the health of all.
From our earliest days, we’ve met new challenges by pioneering new solutions. Today, with 51 hospitals, 829 clinics and a comprehensive range of services, we strive to meet the needs of communities across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington through a diverse family of Catholic, other faith-based and mission-driven secular organizations.
Now, as we face a new frontier—a changing health care landscape—we draw upon their pioneering and compassionate spirit to plan for the next century of health for a better world, especially for the poor and vulnerable.
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