Mental Health Care Provider - Youth & Adult Services - Sprague (YAS)

Spokane, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2024
Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us! YOUTH AND ADULT SERVICES (YAS) Frontier Behavioral Health Outpatient Youth and Adult mental health services intend to improve and/or reduce symptoms and resolve situational disturbances for clients in the areas of relational, occupational and/or vocational concerns. Treatment is a voluntary collaborative partnership with the client and may include family, or others (at the client’s request) who play a direct role in assisting to establish and/or maintain daily life stability. Services are congruent with the age, individualized strengths and cultural framework of clients. Some examples are listed below: Individual Therapy – Individual Treatment is insight oriented, behavioral modifying and/or supportive psychotherapy for the development of insight or affective understanding. Behavior modification techniques, supportive interactions, cognitive discussion of reality, or any combination of the above are used to provide therapeutic change. Services meet the ongoing assessment, facilitation, care coordination and advocacy for options and services to meet client needs. Group Therapy - Group Therapy is provided in a group setting and assists in attaining objectives described in the client’s care plan. Family Therapy - Provides family-centered interventions to identify and address family dynamics and build competencies to strengthen family functioning, in relationship to the client. The client is not required to be present; however, the service must be for the benefit of attaining the goals identified in the client’s treatment plan. The client may or may not be present. Peer Support Services - Peer counseling is provided by certified Peer Support Specialists who have met state requirements, taken the approved class, and passed the state test. Duties of a peer counselor are based on the effectiveness of assistance and support from people with shared life experience and are living in recovery. Peer counselors use their own stories in helping others develop hope and improve their lives. Child and Family Services - Provides an array of mental health and behavioral interventions to children, adolescents and their families who need additional help or support. Treatment may be brief, episodic, and solution-focused or provided for a lengthier period of time when emotional and behavioral issues are complex and significantly impair functioning. The Mental Health Care Provider provides clinical behavioral health services to clients within their professional scope and collaborates with other care team members assigned to support client’s progress toward established goals and objectives. Services include but are not limited to engagement, orientation for new clients, supportive listening, psychoeducation, behavioral health counseling, care management, skill building, crisis assessment, prevention and intervention, resource education, and referral to internal and external resources with individuals of all ages in virtual, office or community-based settings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following: 1. Provide episodic, trauma-informed, person-centered counseling utilizing evidence-based practices within scope of practice. 2. Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures. 3. 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. 4. Facilitate and co-facilitate client treatment groups. 5. Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner. 6. Participate in required staff meetings, including regular supervision and weekly clinical staff meetings. 7. Participate in any required training, consultation calls, and onsite visits or reviews when required by contract. 8. Accept delegation and follow through with specific expanded assignments and responsibilities within FBH system such as quality improvement teams, task groups, committees, consultations, mentoring or training responsibilities. 9. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with clinical, administrative and support staff, community partners, clients, and family/natural supports. 10. Identify and include the client’s support network and applicable involved community partners in care coordination. 11. Serve as primary care team member and meet productivity standard in accordance with agency program guidelines. 12. Develop and implement care plans with measurable objectives and obtainable goals, in collaboration with the client, evaluating clients progress and adjusting as needed. 13. Refer clients to master level clinicians, peer support specialists, prescribers, care navigators, or other team members for additional treatment needs as identified on the care plan. 14. Provide care management services to clients including: Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients. Assist clients in the development of healthy coping mechanisms in individual or group settings. Provide employment and housing assistance as appropriate and necessary. Offer education on client diagnosis. 15. Comply with all state WAC requirements and FBH policies and procedures. 16. Perform FBH charting requirements, correspondence, Workday, and other paperwork in a complete and timely manner. 17. Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 18. May be assigned to supervise bachelors level interns. 19. Other duties as assigned by agency or supervisor. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Must submit for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 30 days of hire. PREFERRED: One year of experience working with people with a psychiatric impairment. Experience with crisis intervention. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes and statutes pertaining to the treatment and delivery of mental health services. Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to send and receive oral and written messages, in a clear, positive, prompt, and appropriate manner, while maintaining customer confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to apply active listening techniques conveying respect, professionalism, engagement skills, positive attitude, and empathy. Some positions require travel between work sites or to see clients in the community. Mental Health Care Providers working in such a position must have a reliable transportation, insurance, a valid driver’s license be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work. Demonstrated ability to apply active listening techniques conveying respect, professionalism, engagement skills, positive attitude, and empathy. PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position provided client services in-office and within the community at large on a occasional to frequent basis. Community settings include but are not limited to residences, group/congregate living settings, hospitals, shelters, the streets or anywhere in the community at large. Some environments may not be ideal in terms of cleanliness or being habitable. Occasional frequent travel between locations is required. 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. PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $25.14-$28.29* *All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting pay for this position is $25.14 per hour. This position is eligible for quarterly productivity incentives. WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH? * At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission. * Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County. * At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve. *Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing! BENEFITS PERKS Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus. APPLICANT ACCOMMODATIONS: To request accommodation with our application process, please contact Human Resources at 509-458-7461. Job seekers may also obtain assistance, including auxiliary accommodations/ aids, by calling WorkSource Spokane at 509-532-3120. OUR EEO POLICY It is the policy of FBH to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national origin, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or their relatives, friends or associate and that ; a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee’s participation in activities identified with or promoting the interests of a protected group.

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