Mental Health Clinician II - Child & Adolescent -WISe Program

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane Valley, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of experience serving the Spokane community. We provide evidence-based treatment for a wide range of behavioral health issues to adults, youth, and seniors. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we believe in recovery and helping clients lead fulfilling lives. The WRAPAROUND WITH INTENSIVE SERVICES (WISe) program is a team and community-based model designed to provide individualized services to ensure youth and their families live successfully in their homes and communities. This program offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare services and supports to Medicaid-eligible individuals age 21 or younger and their families, aiming to reduce the impact of mental health symptoms, increase resiliency, promote recovery, keep youth safe and progressing in school, avoid delinquency, and promote healthy development. The WISe Clinician is specially trained to coordinate and facilitate the WISe process, providing trauma-informed, person-centered counseling and case management. They develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate services, provide client education, conduct risk assessments, and measure client progress. This specialized role requires on-call availability outside of normal business hours on a rotational basis to respond to clients, usually via phone, to provide targeted support services and prevent out-of-home placement. The clinician works with children in their homes and communities, incorporating the entire family in the treatment program and focusing on strengths, age, and cultural heritage. Close communication with other WISe team members and clinical/administrative staff is essential for delivering high-quality services.

Requirements

Master's degree in 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 complete a state supported WISe training module or its equivalent.
Must complete training and be able to administer the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) screening.
Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license, active car insurance and must be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma informed, Person-centered counseling utilizing evidence-based practices.
Identify and include the client’s support network in care coordination.
Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources which will meet their needs.
Assist clients in the development of healthy coping mechanisms.
Provide client education on mental disorders and support with symptom management.
Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.
Manage caseload and meet productivity standard in accordance with agency guidelines.
Develop and implement care plans, measurable objectives and obtainable goals, in collaboration with the client, evaluating clients progress and adjusting as needed.
Incorporate other WISe team members and their roles when developing care plan objectives and interventions.
Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans and interventions as needed.
Facilitate and co-facilitate client treatment groups.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner.
Participate in required staff meetings, including regular supervision and weekly clinical staff meetings.
Accept delegation and follow through with specific expanded assignments and responsibilities within FBH system such as quality improvements teams, task groups, committees, consultations, mentoring or training responsibilities.
Maintain professional credentials, including continuing education as applicable.
Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites.
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 – 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!