Mental Health Lead Instructor - Outpatient Competency Restoration Team (OCRP)

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

12d•$34 - $41•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 for individuals with behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH believes in the recovery and meaningful lives of its clients. The Lead Instructor is part of the Outpatient Competency Restoration team, which serves individuals court-ordered for restoration due to misdemeanor and felony charges. This role involves creating curriculum using the Breaking Barriers C.O.R.E. workbook, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (Subject Matter Expert, Peer Specialist, Prescriber), and coordinating care with the court-assigned Forensic Navigator. The goal is to provide outpatient competency restoration services to help individuals overcome barriers to competency.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field from accredited college or university.
Working toward full licensure in the State of Washington, with a maximum period of 5 years post hire to obtain licensure.
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.
Must be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test.
Must have active car insurance.
Willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socioeconomical status.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete intake for enrollment into OCRP, including an assessment of barriers to competency.
Work collaboratively with the Subject Matter Expert and Enhanced Peer Support Specialist to ensure treatment plans address individualized barriers.
Serve as the primary provider to monitor and report on an individual's progress in overcoming barriers.
Notify the Forensic Navigator of any violations of the individual's court order.
Review Behavioral Concern Reports before submission to ensure accuracy.
Facilitate psychosocial treatment services (group activities or individual sessions) to address specific Barriers to Competency using CORE modules and other program modules.
Arrange for transportation, coordinate telehealth, or travel in person to provide OCRP services to individuals outside of Spokane county.
Ensure transitional services are in place prior to intake, such as referrals to other Trueblood programs, mental health, and substance use services.
Notify and coordinate care with the mobile crisis team or co-responder team if assistance is needed to locate individuals not attending OCRP services.
Collaborate with Trueblood system partners including FHARPS, FPATH and Forensic Navigators.
Complete on-site regular drug screening for individuals with a current substance use disorder diagnosis.
Participate in OCRP administrative meetings, Learning Collaboratives, Case Consultations, and regional collaboration meetings with HCA.
Serve as an expert regarding curriculum development changes and aid further program development.
Request the Competency Evaluation at the end of Legal Authority, or earlier with Supervisor and Program Administrator approval.
Attend court as needed to aid in the referral process to OCRP.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner.
Collect and document data in the Navigator Case Management system and other reporting systems.
Ensure there is no duplication of services if the individual is enrolled with another behavioral health provider.
Provide crisis and hospital diversion services to individuals at high risk.
Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments.
Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission.
Travel to see clients in the community and between work sites using FBH vehicles or personal vehicle.

Benefits

Accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment.
9 Paid Federal Holidays.
Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Compressed Workweek option (for some positions) resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
403b retirement plan with standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company paid Life Insurance coverage (starts the first of the month following 6 months from 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.