DSHS WSH Behavioral Health Specialist 3

The Behavioral Health Specialist 3 - Discharge Coordinator will work side-by-side with a multi-disciplinary team of social workers, psychologists, doctors, and community partners to help patients prepare for life beyond the hospital and connect them with the support they need in the community.

• Gather and prepare documents for discharge evaluations
• Join and arrange meetings with evaluators, patients, and community partners
• Support patients during court hearings, in person or virtually, and document proceedings
• Help remove barriers to discharge, such as financial or legal issues
• Escort patients safely to appointments and meetings on campus
• Coordinate with families, advocates, and community partners to ensure smooth transitions
• Deliver discharge packets and required documents to the right agencies
• Respond quickly to patient needs and requests
• Assist with visitation screenings and family coordination
• Follow hospital and federal guidelines for social work practices
• Serve court petitions to civil patients and document service
• Accompany patients at court, virtual and in person, in collaboration with treatment teams and psychiatric ward social workers
• Complete required reports, paperwork, and notifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology or other social science
• Two years of professional counseling or casework experience
• One year as a Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - previously called Institution Counselor 2
• Equivalent combination of education/experience

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays

The Department of Social and Health Services is hiring for a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 to act as a Discharge Coordinator at Western State Hospital.