Trueblood Housing Specialist

Frontier Behavioral Health • Spokane, WA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trueblood Housing Specialist would serve Trueblood class members who reside in apartments under a global lease or expanded global lease agreement. Staff would also provide services to class members who are residing in emergency/transitional and permanent supportive housing units as time permits. The Trueblood Housing Specialist will provide: On-site support and case management services to residents, ensuring a safe and trauma informed environment, Develop and implement individualized housing plans focused on housing stability, behavioral health and community integration, Coordinate access to mental health, substance use, medical and social services, Support clients in navigating legal obligations, including court appearances and compliance with diversion programs, Collaborate with other Trueblood program to ensure duplication of services does not occur, Maintain accurate and timely documentation, Identify other housing options to expand global land expended global leasing resources. The Trueblood Housing Specialist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team which includes peers, a SUDP, Bachelors, and Master’s level clinical staff. This team provides outreach and engagement services to individuals who have been involved with the forensic mental health system. This position works in close collaboration with other Trueblood Settlement Programs, to include Outpatient Competency Restoration, Forensic Navigators, and Trueblood Housing, to locate, engage and build rapport with eligible individuals in order to provide case management and housing support services. The team will not duplicate services offered through health and behavioral health benefits provided under other programs but will leverage services otherwise available to enhance the services available to enrolled individuals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Locate individuals identified on the HCA referral list. Create or further develop recovery plans and on-going support to promote progress in care. Provision crisis and hospital diversion services to individuals at high risk. Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments to determine a level of response needed to maintain the safety of the client or others. Assist non-Medicaid individuals to access Medicaid as appropriate. Assist with obtaining SOAR services. Provide evaluation and treatment for patients who have behavioral health concerns. Assist and complete care plans and provide assessments and referrals for outpatient or inpatient treatment. Provide consultation, training, and education to staff regarding behavioral health issues as assigned by supervisor. Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission. Identify and include the client’s support network in care coordination Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources which will meet their needs. Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients. Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices. The above services will be provided by TB Housing staff only when the client is not receiving services from FPATH or FHARPS. Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor'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 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.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.
• The ability to drive a vehicle, traverse distances up to several city blocks and on various terrains, navigate stairs, get in and out of vehicles frequently is required.
• Daily use of a computer is required.
• May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations.
• Experience in the criminal justice system.
• Experience working in housing programs.
• Experience creating and conducting educational and/or skill building groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve Trueblood class members residing in apartments under a global lease or expanded global lease agreement.
• Provide services to class members in emergency/transitional and permanent supportive housing units as time permits.
• Provide on-site support and case management services to residents, ensuring a safe and trauma-informed environment.
• Develop and implement individualized housing plans focused on housing stability, behavioral health, and community integration.
• Coordinate access to mental health, substance use, medical, and social services.
• Support clients in navigating legal obligations, including court appearances and compliance with diversion programs.
• Collaborate with other Trueblood programs to ensure duplication of services does not occur.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Identify other housing options to expand global and expanded global leasing resources.
• Locate individuals identified on the HCA referral list.
• Create or further develop recovery plans and on-going 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 a level of response needed to maintain the safety of the client or others.
• Assist non-Medicaid individuals to access Medicaid as appropriate.
• Assist with obtaining SOAR services.
• Provide evaluation and treatment for patients who have behavioral health concerns.
• Assist and complete care plans and provide assessments and referrals for outpatient or inpatient treatment.
• Provide consultation, training, and education to staff regarding behavioral health issues as assigned by supervisor.
• Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission.
• Identify and include the client’s support network in care coordination.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources which will meet their needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.
• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
• 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.
• Compressed Workweek option (for some positions) resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement – 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level