Clinician I - SME & Outreach and Engagement Specialist - OCRP

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

1d•$26 - $32

About The Position

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! 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. The SME & Outreach and Engagement Specialist is a member of the Outpatient Competency Restoration team which also includes a Master Instructor, Enhanced Peer Support Specialist, and a prescriber. This team provides outpatient competency restoration to individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes and have been court ordered for restoration. The SME & Outreach and Engagement Specialist is responsible for using the Breaking Barriers C.O.R.E. curriculum to provide classes on competency restoration. These classes address specific barriers to competency by assisting clients in gaining knowledge in the following: courtroom knowledge and understanding, optimal symptom management, relaxation and coping skills, effective communication (with attorneys and others in the court system) and other treatment modules as needed. The SME & Outreach and Engagement Specialist is responsible for coordinating care with the other Trueblood Programs, Forensic Navigators, and community providers to provide wraparound services to clients ordered into outpatient competency restoration. The Subject Matter Expert will help the client secure needed resources and services to assist the client with staying in the community and reduce barriers to engagement within the program. The SME & Outreach and Engagement Specialist will provide outreach and engagement services with the goal of increasing referrals and participant engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, counseling, social work) or related field from accredited college or university.
Must apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential from the WA State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.
Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied, backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations.
Experience in the forensic mental health system.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the individualized treatment plan developed by the master instructor.
Facilitate psychosocial treatment service consisting of group activities or individual treatment sessions to address specific Barriers to Competency through utilization of the CORE modules and other treatment modules embedded within the Breaking Barriers Competency Restoration program.
Conduct individual treatment sessions for individuals that need additional support outside of group activities to reduce barriers related to their competency.
Work with the Forensic Navigator to arrange for transportation or coordinate the use of telehealth, or travel in person to provide OCRP services to individuals outside of Spokane county.
Notify and coordinate care with the mobile crisis team and/or co-responder team if assistance is needed to locate individuals who are not attending OCRP services.
Work collaboratively with the Supervisor, Master Instructor, and Peer Support Specialist to identify interventions to reduce barriers with community integration, which may include identifying appropriate long-term resources and utilizing client support funds.
Collaborate with Trueblood system partners including FHARPS, FPATH and Forensic Navigators.
Reduce barriers to community integration, including transportation and other basic needs.
Participate as requested in the OCRP administrative meetings and Learning Collaboratives with HCA.
In coordination with the Supervisor and/or Master Instructor, notify the Forensic Navigator of any concerns related to violation of the individual’s court order, including those that may not otherwise result in a Behavioral Concern Report.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices. Collect and document data in the Navigator Case Management system and other reporting systems at the direction of the HCA.
Ensure there is not duplication of services if the individual is enrolled with a behavioral health provider.
Provide crisis intervention and hospital diversion services to individuals at mild to moderate risk.
Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments with individuals at mild to moderate risk to determine a level of response needed to maintain the safety of the individual or others.
Assist Clinician II with accessing crisis hospital diversion resources and E&T admission.
Outreach and engagement services duties: Co-outreach with FNs to potential OCRP enrollees in jails and the communities to build rapport, explain OCRP services, and reduce barriers to OCRP enrollment. Attend court with enrollees and, when requested, provide information about the contractor's program and resources. Outreach OCRP enrollees in the community as they begin the program and if they disengage from services to re-engage and encourage completion of OCRP. Collaborate with system partners to include FHARPS, FPATH and the DSHS FNs. Conduct presentations on OCRP process and services to courts or other legal system partners. Provide any services listed in the OCRP SME when time allows or as appropriate. Other tasks as approved by the HCA Contract Manager toward the goal of increasing referrals and participant engagement.
Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment! Plus 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 – We offer an impressive 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!