Clinical Supervisor-Mobile Community Assertive Treatment- Mon-Fri- 8AM-4:30PM

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane Valley, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of service in Spokane, dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing behavioral health challenges. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH believes in recovery and empowering clients to lead fulfilling lives. This role is part of the Mobile Crisis Assessment and Treatment (MCAT) team, serving individuals aged 22 and older who require crisis intervention, stabilization, or are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. The MCAT team prioritizes referrals from various sources including DCRs, psychiatric triage, first responders, and hospital emergency departments. The individuals served often have complex needs, including co-occurring disorders, homelessness, and frequent interaction with law enforcement, emergency departments, and the legal system. The MCAT team also provides crisis response services for Trueblood class members identified by the Health Care Authority. The supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of assigned staff, program planning and evaluation, training staff to ensure compliance with program goals, and providing consultation and education to FBH staff and the community. The role supports mobile crisis response operations, offering rapid response, assessment, intervention, supportive counseling, and linkage to community-based mental health and SUD treatment services. Services are primarily delivered in the community, with potential for engagement and ancillary services at inpatient facilities.

Requirements

Master's degree in the behavioral sciences
Two years' post-master's degree experience in crisis intervention and the direct provision of mental health treatment services.
At the time of hire, must meet the requirements of a Mental Health Professional as defined by WAC 246-341-0200 by having applied for one of the following DOH credentials: Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) OR License Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate (LICSWA) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA).
Credential must be active with DOH within 6 months of hire date unless currently meeting preferred licensure credential requirement.
Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test.
Must have active car insurance.
Willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Active DOH licensure (e.g., LMHC, LICSW, LMFT) in the State of Washington (Licensed employees have the title Supervisor II)
Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure MCAT members provide recovery plan creation and ongoing support to promote care plan goals and objectives.
Oversee the provision of individual services in a range of settings.
Ensure provision of crisis and hospital diversion services to individuals and families at high risk.
Oversee initial and follow-up phone and face-to-face assessments for high-risk clients to ensure stabilization and/or services were obtained.
Ensure suicide and homicide risk assessments are completed and determine the level of response needed to maintain safety.
Oversee the development of viable safety plans to support individuals in crisis.
Ensure referral services are provided to individuals in crisis and to third-party referral sources for community stabilization services, including linkage to a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR).
Assist non-Medicaid individuals in accessing Medicaid as appropriate.
Facilitate the use of and access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission.
Maintain and provide required data as specified in the SCRBH-ASO Crisis Response Services Provider Guide.
Obtain necessary training for team members to enhance their skills in engaging clients and utilizing less restrictive alternatives to inpatient psychiatric admissions.
Provide weekly supervision to each assigned mobile crisis response member.
Cover shifts as needed.
Be involved in quality improvement projects to assist the team in diverting inpatient admissions.
Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
Maintain and enhance customer service for positive experiences with internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with FBH staff.
Maintain working relationships with the courts, attorneys, private psychiatrists, police and sheriff's deputies, jail staff, clinical and administrative staff at inpatient psychiatric facilities, staff of other agencies, advocate and consumer groups, and citizens.
Comply with all state WAC requirements and FBH policies and procedures.
Perform FBH charting requirements, correspondence, Workday, and other paperwork completely and in a timely manner.
Participate in peer review, supervision, educational, and administrative meetings as directed.
Oversee travel for MCAT clients in the community and between work sites using FBH owned vehicles and/or personal vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement – 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!