Sr. Mental Health Clinician - Program for Assertive Community Treatment

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! PACT is an intensive and highly integrated approach for community mental health service delivery. The multidisciplinary team shares a caseload of individuals who experience symptoms of the most serious forms of mental illness, predominantly but not exclusively the schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Many individuals also experience substance abuse, victimization and trauma, psychiatric hospitalizations, arrests and incarceration, homelessness, and additional significant challenges. The symptoms and complications of mental illnesses lead to serious functioning difficulties in several areas of life, often including work, social relationships, residential independence, money management, and physical health and wellness. The Senior Clinician is a member of the Program for Assertive Community Treatment Team (PACT), a multidisciplinary team that meets fidelity standards for the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment. The Senior Clinician works closely with, a prescriber, nurses, clinicians, co-occurring specialist, peer support specialist, housing specialist and vocational rehabilitation specialist to serve a shared caseload of individuals who experience symptoms of a thought disorder and whose level of need exceeds what traditional outpatient services offer. The team provides case management, individual and group therapy, initial and ongoing assessments; employment and housing assistance, family support and education, substance abuse services and other services and supports critical to an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community. The Senior Clinician assists with training of new employees, provides guidance to team members and assists the supervisor as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following: Meet minimum direct service percent time as defined by management. Develop individual treatment plans based on the consumers’ strength, needs, hopes, and desires. Plans are modified as needed through an ongoing assessment and goal setting process. Provide pro-active assistance to consumers to participate in and continue treatment, live independently, and recover from their disability. 80% of direct services must be provided within community settings such a person’s own home and neighborhood, local restaurants, parks, and 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. Assist consumers to participate in community employment. Work with consumers and their family members/significant others to become collaborative partners in the treatment process. Include consumers’ natural support systems in treatment, educating them and including them as part of the PACT services. Provide health education, access, and coordination of health care services. Help consumers become less socially isolated and more integrated into the community by encouraging participation in community activities and membership in organization of their choice. Assist in development and delivery of staff and/or consumer education in the form of group classes or trainings. Coordinate with external evaluator as appropriate. Perform FBH charting requirements, correspondence, and other paperwork in a complete and timely manner. Provide outreach assessments of referrals for diagnostic eligibility, complete initial enrollment paperwork, open client’s charts in CCP and engage in discharge planning from inpatient settings and transitioning onto the PACT Team. Provide support and education to team members on CCP. Provide support and guidance with crisis situations and case consultation. Act as Team Leader in Team Leader’s absence. Assist teammates in completing Critical Incident Reports. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: REQUIRED: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field from accredited college or university. Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations. Must apply for Agency Affiliation within 30 days of hire. Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active drivers’ license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work. PREFERRED: Previous supervisory experience. Licensure in the State of Washington. PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt):* Sr. Mental Health Clinician - No Licensure: $33.70- $41.06* Sr. Mental Health Clinician - Licensure: $35.55- $42.88* *All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus the starting pay is as follows: Sr. Mental Health Clinician - No Licensure: $33.70 Sr. Mental Health Clinician - Licensure: $35.55 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.