Mental Health Clinical Care Specialist -Transgender Health (Temporary, Part-Time)

Job Description

The Department of Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Part-Time Mental Health Practitioner Clinical Specialist to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Research Operations, the Mental Health Clinical Care Specialist – Transgender Health is responsible for supporting care for patients through the Transgender & Gender Non-Binary (TGNB) Health Program. This position facilitates care coordination, education and health care system navigation for patients and families through Peer Support Groups and Peer to Peer training. Primarily, this role will develop and deliver training and peer support programs to specified groups, participate in community education, develop tools and resources for patient education and research, and participate in research activities for research projects associated with the TGNB Health Program.

This position is an hourly, 20 hours per week position and is non-permanent with an end date of 6/30/2027, though it may be extended depending upon development and funding of the program. This role is a remote role with occasional in-person meetings in Seattle, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training and peer support programs for pre-surgical gender affirming care patients and families and community-based peer navigators = 60%

• • Assist in development and delivery of training programs on issues affecting the LGBTQ + community including:
    • Peer navigator support groups for pre-surgical gender affirming care patients and families
    • TGNB staff faculty and leaders within the LGBTQ+ community
  • Participate in the community forums and professional committee work
  • Provide direction, mentorship, training, coordination, and consultation to Mental Health Practitioners, Peer Navigators, students, and other staff within the TGNB Health program and LGBTQ+ community

• Develop tools and resources for patient education and research = 20%

• • Assist in development of tools and resources related to research, patient education and services
  • Assist with other duties related to patient and caregiver resource access, education, and access to care

• Participate in research activities for research projects associated with the TGNB Health Program = 20%

• • Collect patient responses to questionnaires before and after peer support groups
  • Audit patient data for completion and complete follow-ups, as needed
  • Participate in research presentations and meetings, as required

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Education:

• MA in behavioral sciences such as psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, vocation or educational counseling or social work

Types and Years of Experience:

• Two (2) years of Mental Health Practitioner or equivalent, one year must be in a clinical specialty area. 

Required Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Washington as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Counselor, or Mental Health Counselor
• 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.
• Must be able to gain and maintain confidence and credibility with the LGBTQ + community as well as faculty, staff and families with whom the individual works.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adults identifying as LGBTQ+
• Experience providing comprehensive gender assessments and questionnaires
• Experience facilitating, moderating and/or hosting support or focus groups

Working Conditions

• Must be regularly available between 4 – 7PM Monday – Thursday.
• Remote work possible, with occasional in-person meetings

About the Team

The Department of Surgery is a large department within the School of Medicine, with surgeons practicing at all our locations and in eight surgical subspecialties. The UW Department of Surgery is guided by our mission of providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, training future generations of surgical leaders, and conducting research in a collegial environment that embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness. 

UW Medicine offers gender-affirming medical and surgical care with a multi-disciplinary team of allied providers who are committed to delivering exemplary healthcare to the trans, non-binary, and gender diverse community. The School of Medicine Transgender and Gender Non-Binary (TGNB) Health Program’s primary goal is to reduce the health disparities experienced by the TGNB community by providing inclusive and patient-centered gender-affirming healthcare access that is integrated throughout primary, surgical, specialty, and mental health services.

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.