Mental Health Clinician II - MCAT -Wednesday-Saturday 7AM-5:30PM

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane Valley, WA

4d•$32 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of service in Spokane, dedicated to understanding and meeting the behavioral health needs of the community. FBH offers evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing a variety of behavioral health challenges. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH believes in recovery and empowering clients to lead fulfilling lives. The Clinician II is part of a multi-disciplinary team providing telephonic and outreach crisis intervention and evaluation services. The primary goal is to divert individuals from emergency departments, the criminal justice system, and inpatient psychiatric treatment by utilizing community resources for stabilization. This role specifically serves individuals aged 21+ who may have co-occurring disorders and/or be experiencing homelessness. The Clinician II offers rapid response, assessment, crisis intervention, engagement, supportive counseling, information and referral, assistance with Medicaid enrollment, linkage to resources, and connection to community-based mental health and substance use services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field
Must submit for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential from the WA State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.
For CYFMC and MCAT - 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.
Strong engagement and customer service skills, empathy, ability to remain calm, professional, and clear headed during escalated situations.
Knowledge and skills in working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of all WAC and RCW requirements for Crisis and Involuntary Treatment Services
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of various backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level, and socio-economic status.
Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, decision-making ability, problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations
Professional licensure in the state of Washington.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis and hospital diversion services to youth, adults, and families in a behavioral health crisis and facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources.
Provide initial and follow-up phone and face to face assessments for individuals who are at moderate or high risk.
Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments to determine the level of response needed to maintain the safety of the client or others.
In collaboration with client and their support network, develop stabilization and safety plans.
Complete comprehensive documentation which supports the safety plan as indicated.
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of community resources and ability to access resources to support and address client needs.
Develop follow-up plans for at risk/high risk children, youth, and families to ensure stabilization and/or services obtained.
Ensure discharge plans include the client’s input/participation and are appropriate to the client’s needs/level of risk and are time limited.
Maintain working relationships with the courts, attorneys, providers, police and sheriff's deputies, jail staff, clinical and administrative persons at inpatient psychiatric facilities throughout the state, staff of other agencies, advocates and consumer groups and citizens.
Participate in Peer Review, supervision, in-center educational and administrative meetings as directed.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
Assist non-Medicaid individuals to access Medicaid as appropriate.
Provide case management and wrap-around services as needed.
Assist clients in obtaining basic needs such as emergency housing/shelter services, financial assistance, medical services, medications, and other resources that will help them maintain stability in the community.
Provide coaching, advocacy, information and referral, linkage and coordination with resources, and ongoing supports.
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!
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.
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!