Sr. Mental Health Clinician - Program for Assertive Community Treatment

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health, with over 100 years of presence in Spokane, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH believes in recovery and supports clients in leading fulfilling lives. The organization offers diverse client services including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, and partnerships with various community entities. The Program for Assertive Community Treatment Team (PACT) is an intensive, community-based multidisciplinary team providing person-centered care to adults whose needs exceed traditional outpatient services. The PACT team offers case management, individual and group therapy, assessments, employment and housing assistance, family support, substance use services, and other critical supports for community living. The Sr. Mental Health Clinician's role involves engagement, supportive listening, psychoeducation, skill building, crisis assessment, prevention and intervention, resource education, treatment plan development and implementation, service coordination, and client progress measurement. Additionally, the Senior Mental Health Clinician assists with training new employees, provides guidance to team members, and handles administrative duties as assigned by PACT leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field from accredited college or university.
One year of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations.
Must apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered (CAAR) 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.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

Meet minimum direct service percent time as defined by management.
Develop individual treatment plans based on the clients’ strength, needs, hopes, and desires. Plans are modified as needed through an ongoing assessment and goal setting process.
When required by the outpatient program, MHC IIs who hold a credential (i.e., L-AAC, LMHCA, LMFTA, LICSWA) eligible to be a Mental Health Professionals will provide initial intake assessments for persons seeking services at FBH to determine individual meets medical necessity and eligibility for FBH outpatient services. Involves comprehensive assessments, preliminary diagnoses, and treatment recommendations for both youth and adults. Involves completing Consent to Release Confidential Information with the client and guardians, when appropriate, for any current and past behavioral health treatment, involved allied service provider, and natural supports. Intakes should be completed concurrently with the client. Accurately determine the program assignment for individuals who are enrolled.
Provide pro-active assistance to clients to participate in and continue treatment, live independently, and recover from their disability.
Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed, including facilitating access to inpatient facilities for behavioral health care.
80% of direct services must be provided within community settings such a person’s own home, neighborhood, local restaurants, parks, or nearby stores.
Coordinate care management of consumer’s substance and mental health needs including monitoring of individual plans of care and achievement of plan of care goals.
Work with PACT team members to collaboratively provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services required by each consumer to live in the community.
Participate in daily organization, multidisciplinary staff meetings to discuss consumer care with the consumer.
Participate in weekend and holiday coverage shifts as needed.
Include clients’ natural support systems in treatment, educating them and including them as part of the PACT services.
Help clients become less socially isolated and more integrated into the community by encouraging participation in community activities and membership in the organization of their choice.
Assist in development and delivery of staff and/or consumer education in the form of group classes or training.
Demonstrate teamwork and goal-oriented productivity.
Coordinate with external evaluator as appropriate.
Complete clinical paperwork (progress notes, reports, and clinical reviews) in a timely, accurate and legible manner within the format defined by the agency.
Participate in supervision, staff meetings and educational and administrative meetings as directed.
Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.
Participate in the chart reviews and screenings for individuals referred to PACT services, assist in determining appropriateness of PACT services, and engage in discharge planning from inpatient settings and transitioning onto the PACT Team.
Provide consultation, support, and education to team members on client care needs, voluntary crisis interventions, safety planning, case conceptualizations, documentation, and other work-related tasks.
In supervisor’s absence the senior clinician will: lead the morning staffing, ensure schedules are updated and assigned, confirm follow-up plans are in place for clients experiencing crisis or urgent needs.
Assist teammates in completing Critical Incident Reports.
May be assigned to supervise interns.
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.
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!