Frontier Behavioral Health

The multi-disciplinary Homeless Outreach Stabilization Team (HOST) will work in the community to provide services which includes substance abuse treatment, medical services, rehabilitative support, case management and peer support services.. The Mental Health Clinician II will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team serving homeless adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.. (a) A psychiatrist, psychologist, physician assistant working with a supervising psychiatrist, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, or social worker, as defined in this chapter and chapter 71.34 RCW;. (b) A mental health counselor, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist associate, as defined in chapter 18.225 RCW; or. Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.

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Frontier Behavioral Health's presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us! The multi-disciplinary Homeless Outreach Stabilization Team (HOST) will work in the community to provide services which includes substance abuse treatment, medical services, rehabilitative support, case management and peer support services. The purpose of this program is to serve homeless individuals with behavioral health challenges who have demonstrated a combination of continuous service needs and functional impairments who have not shown to benefit from traditional outpatient programs currently available. The Mental Health Clinician II will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team serving homeless adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. Provides targeted services to individuals that are highly vulnerable, lack of service connections or other support, and unable to engage in traditional service models. Clinician will collaborate with medical team, provide relevant psychoeducation to the larger team, and conduct clinical case review and staffing with other team members. Services will be provided at locations to include emergency homeless shelters, transitional homeless shelters, homeless encampments, transportation hubs, train stations, and other pertinent community location where people may gather. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. <ul><li>Knowledge of service delivery models of including groups, skills training, brief/focused therapy, community-based interventions for adults with serious and persistent mental illness.</li><li>Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.</li><li>Perform mental health assessments and intake evaluations on selected clients; with the client's participation, develop support and treatment plans.</li><li>Plan, organize and facilitate treatment and support groups for clients, as appropriate.</li><li>Provide staff/client training on substance abuse issues as appropriate.</li><li>Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing ongoing advocacy and integration of services to homeless individuals.</li><li>Advocate for client access to community resources and services, ensuring that client needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload.</li><li>Perform FBH charting requirements, correspondence, Workday and other paperwork in a timely manner.</li><li>Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: REQUIRED: <ul><li>Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field from accredited college or university.</li><li>Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 30 days of hire.</li><li>Must be able to be designated as a Mental Health Professional which is an individual practicing within the mental health professional's statutory scope of practice who is:</li></ul> (a) A psychiatrist, psychologist, physician assistant working with a supervising psychiatrist, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, or social worker, as defined in this chapter and chapter 71.34 RCW; (b) A mental health counselor, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist associate, as defined in chapter 18.225 RCW; or (c) A certified or licensed agency affiliated counselor, as defined in chapter 18.19 RCW; PREFERRED: <ul><li>2 years' experience providing clinical behavioral services.</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: <ul><li>Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active driver's license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.</li><li>Locations include emergency homeless shelters, transitional homeless shelters, homeless encampments, transportation hubs, train stations, and other pertinent community location where people may gather.</li></ul> PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul><li>This position provides client services in-office and within the community at large on a occasional to frequent basis. Community settings include but are not limited to residences, group/congregate living settings, hospitals, shelters, the streets or anywhere in the community at large.</li><li>Some environments may not be ideal in terms of cleanliness or being habitable.</li><li>Occasional frequent travel between locations is required.</li><li>The ability to drive a vehicle, traverse distances up to several city blocks and on various terrains, navigate stairs, get in and out of vehicles frequently is required.</li><li>Daily use of a computer is required.</li><li>May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.</li></ul> PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt):* Mental Health Clinician II - No Licensure: $31.84 - $38.79 Mental Health Clinician III - Licensure: $33.70 - $41.06 *All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus the starting pay for this position is as follows: Mental Health Clinician II - No Licensure: $31.84 per hour. Mental Health Clinician III - Licensure: $33.70 per hour. WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH? * At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee's contribution to our mission. * Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County. * At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve. *Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing! <ul><li>BENEFITS</li><li>PERKS</li></ul> Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.

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