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!

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.

Program for Assertive Community Treatment Team (PACT) is an intensive, community-based multidisciplinary treatment team that provides person-centered care to a shared caseload of adults whose needs are not able to be met through traditional outpatient services.  The team provides case management, individual and group therapy, initial and ongoing assessments; employment and housing assistance, family support and education, substance use services, and other services and support critical to an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community.

Sr. Mental Health Clinician services include but are not limited to engagement, supportive listening, psychoeducation, skill building, crisis assessment, prevention and intervention, resource education, develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate, and assist client with obtaining services while measuring client progress toward established goals and objectives.  The Senior Mental Health Clinician assists with training of new employees, provides guidance to team members, and other administrative duties as assigned by PACT leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet minimum direct service percent time as defined by management.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Provide pro-active assistance to clients to participate in and continue treatment, live independently, and recover from their disability.

5. 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.

6. 80% of direct services must be provided within community settings such a person’s own home, neighborhood, local restaurants, parks, or nearby stores. 

7. 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.

8. Work with PACT team members to collaboratively provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services required by each consumer to live in the community. 

9. Participate in daily organization, multidisciplinary staff meetings to discuss consumer care with the consumer.

10. Participate in weekend and holiday coverage shifts as needed.

11. Include clients’ natural support systems in treatment, educating them and including them as part of the PACT services.

12. 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.

13. Assist in development and delivery of staff and/or consumer education in the form of group classes or training.

14. Demonstrate teamwork and goal-oriented productivity.

15. Coordinate with external evaluator as appropriate.

16. Complete clinical paperwork (progress notes, reports, and clinical reviews) in a timely, accurate and legible manner within the format defined by the agency.

17. Participate in supervision, staff meetings and educational and administrative meetings as directed.

18. Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.

19. Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.

20. 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. 

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Assist teammates in completing Critical Incident Reports.

24. May be assigned to supervise interns.

25. Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.

25. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• 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. 

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PREFERRED:

• Two years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of service delivery models including groups, skills training, evidence-based psychotherapy modalities, and community-based interventions for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status. 

• Ability to gain knowledge of WACs, RCWs, and Tool for Measurement of ACT (TMACT) fidelity evaluation tool.

• Strong engagement and customer service skills, empathy, ability to remain calm, professional, and clear headed during escalated situations.

• Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, decision-making ability, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.

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 provides client services in community settings daily. 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.

• Daily 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.

• Blood-borne Pathogen Category III - No predictable exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $35.55- $42.88

• All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus the starting pay is $35.55 per hour.

Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!

​WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:

• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!

• Plus 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.

BENEFITS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits 

• 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.

PERKS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks 

• 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!

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.