DSHS BHHA Clinical Intervention Specialist

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administrations (BHHA) Office of Forensic Mental Health Services (OFMHS) is seeking a licensed professional with prescribing authority to provide direct services, enhanced oversight, and monitoring of the behavioral health status of in custody defendants. This role involves coordinating treatment options with forensic navigators, diversion service coordinators, the department, and jail health services. The specific work focus is on providing services to the incarcerated population awaiting competency evaluation and restoration services, and oversight of continuity of care for those awaiting competency services. The lead ARNP will be the primary provider for patient care, ensuring treatment planning and decisions align with best/promising practices for the population served. Additionally, this lead role includes day-to-day collaboration and oversight of two psychology associates and an administrative assistant. The work hours are 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Eligible employees receive an excellent benefits package and have rewarding careers with opportunities to learn and grow. The facility values its nursing staff and understands their importance to patients, families, and the facility. This position offers a great learning environment, a rewarding career, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Valid Washington State license to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
Valid Washington State Registered Nursing licensure.
Current certification from an approved national certification program (American Nurse Association).
Eight years of working experience as an ARNP with MSN or 6 years experience with DNP.
Completion of an advanced formal education program, MSN or DNP, in the area of specialty, specifically as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in intervening and de-escalating crisis/dangerous situations.
Knowledge of all hospital, state, and jail regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of mental illness and recovery principles.
Demonstrates the principals of universal precautions and infection control practices.
Ability to work with difficult or angry patients in a therapeutic, non-threatening manner.
Ability to work as a team member and to resolve personal conflicts in a calm, non-threatening manner.

Responsibilities

Monitor treatment programming, including psychiatric medications, to ensure effective and efficient management of symptoms.
Lead multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
Work collaboratively with correctional staff and mental health staff working in the jail.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures established within BHHA/OFMHS that also comply with correctional facility policies and procedures.
Work closely with the DSHS/BHHA/OFMHS program managers and DSHS/BHHA/OFMHS psychology associates to ensure treatment plans and programming align while the individual is incarcerated.
Audit work and provide feedback and direction.
Engage in daily rounds with OFMHS and behavioral health staff working in the jail.
Coordinate the triage and referral process for class members to ensure that least restrictive alternatives are prioritized.
Assess and refer individuals who appear to have attained competency.