About This Role
This per-diem role with alternate shifts places you on the front lines of mental health support at Harborview Medical Center's Edward Thomas House, a medical respite program serving unhoused patients. You'll work alongside a committed team delivering direct care to vulnerable populations, combining clinical mental health skills with compassionate case management. The flexible schedule makes this an ideal position if you need variable hours while building experience in a specialized healthcare setting. This role offers substantial professional development opportunities for clinicians looking to advance their mental health careers while making immediate, tangible differences in patients' lives. Best suited for candidates with mental health background seeking meaningful work in a mission-driven environment and the flexibility to work rotating shifts.
$25–$45/hr
Rehabilitation / School / Hospital ER
Days · PRN / Per Diem
Therapy license
$29.71 hourly
Dedicated
Location & Routes
- Base city: Kummer, WA
- Route type: Dedicated
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active state license in good standing (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Job Description Harborview Medical Center’s Edward Thomas House Medical Respite program has an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist.
WORK SCHEDULE Per-Diem Alternate Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Be a part of an amazing team that is passionate about Harborview’s mission Make an impact on patients experiencing homelessness Great steppingstone to furthering your Mental Health professional career DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing, mental health, and case management services to an at-risk homeless population.
Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health, MIDD, and local hospitals.
The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to and document initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial patient evaluations and assessments Develop patient care plan with interdisciplinary team Facilitate therapeutic sessions and patient/family conferences Deescalate potentially dangerous situations and promote stability on unit Recognize and communicate observations related to effects and side effects of medications and signs of substance intoxication or withdrawal to RNs Communicate with providers, authorities, and others for patients' continued care, may include referral to Emergency Room REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree; AND one year as a Mental Health Specialist I, or equivalent; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Legal Requirement: Eligible to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification upon hire Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.
It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.
It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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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.
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