Clinician II -Forensic PATH & Forensic HARPS

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

3d•$32 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health is hiring a Clinician II to work across its Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (FPATH) and Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (FHARPS) programs. The FPATH team serves people involved with the forensic mental health system in Washington State Region 1, helping eligible individuals identify, locate, and access community resources. The FHARPS team uses Permanent Supportive Housing and Housing First approaches to help Trueblood Class Members access and retain permanent supportive housing, with participant choice and control over housing and support services. Services include housing exploration, landlord engagement, employment and daily-living support, and connections to longer-term providers. The Clinician II joins a multidisciplinary team that includes peers, a CDP, and bachelor’s- and master’s-level clinical staff. The team provides outreach, engagement, and case management to people involved in the criminal justice system or identified as high users of hospital emergency services and placed on the Health Care Authority referral list. The FPATH team collaborates with Outpatient Competency Restoration, Forensic Navigators, and Forensic HARPS, while leveraging services available through other programs rather than duplicating them. The position provides client services in community settings, with daily travel between locations and to see clients. Work settings may include residences, congregate living environments, hospitals, shelters, streets, and other community locations; some may be unclean or otherwise not ideal. The role requires daily computer use and may require lifting 10–20 pounds. The position is hourly and non-exempt. Starting pay is $31.84 per hour for Mental Health Clinician II (no licensure) or $33.70 per hour for Mental Health Clinician III (licensure).

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential from the Washington State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.
Unrestricted, valid driver’s license; ability to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test; active car insurance; and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work.
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with people of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education levels, and socioeconomic statuses.
Ability to drive, traverse distances up to several city blocks on varied terrain, navigate stairs, and frequently get in and out of vehicles.
Ability to use a computer daily; may need to lift 10–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations.
Experience in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

Locate individuals identified on the Health Care Authority referral list.
Create or further develop recovery plans and provide ongoing support to promote progress in care.
Provide crisis and hospital-diversion services to individuals at high risk.
Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments to determine the level of response needed to maintain client and others’ safety.
Assist non-Medicaid individuals in accessing Medicaid when appropriate.
Assist clients in obtaining SOAR services.
Provide evaluation and treatment for patients with behavioral health concerns.
Assist with and complete care plans; provide assessments and referrals for outpatient or inpatient treatment.
Provide consultation, training, and education to staff regarding behavioral health issues as assigned by the supervisor.
Facilitate access to crisis hospital-diversion resources, including stabilization and Evaluation and Treatment admission.
Provide individual therapy and group services as appropriate.
Identify and include clients’ support networks in care coordination.
Help clients identify and access resources that meet their needs.
Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.
Maintain client records and other required documentation promptly and confidentially in accordance with agency policies and practices.
Travel to see clients in the community and between work sites using an FBH-owned vehicle and/or personal vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off accruing up to 26 days in the first year of employment.
Nine paid federal holidays.
Extended sick leave and paid sick and safe time.
Some positions may qualify for a compressed workweek option resulting in up to 26 additional days off per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with a standard 3% employer contribution and an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid life insurance beginning the first of the month following six months from hire.
Signing bonus.
No-cost licensure supervision for employees pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and state loan forgiveness programs for qualifying programs.
Reimbursement of the license or certification application fee required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Staff discounts at participating Frontier Behavioral Health partners in Spokane.