Mental Health Clinician II - Trueblood Housing - Permanent Supportive Housing Team

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.

The onsite Permanent Supportive Housing Team serves Trueblood class members-individuals with behavioral health conditions involved in the criminal justice system-residing in permanent supportive housing. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment that promotes recovery, dignity, and long-term housing success. Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for resident through regular monitoring an de-escalation support.

The Permanent Supportive Housing Team will:

• Build a trusting relationship with residents and provide emotional and practice support.

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, meals, and medication reminders.

• Support residents in accessing services such as behavioral health, legal aid, and employment programs.

• Document incidents, resident interactions, and service coordination in compliance with program standards. Collaborate with case managers, peer support specialists, and health care providers.

• Uphold trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and housing first principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Focus on assisting and supporting Trueblood Class Members to maintain their housing and obtain the next appropriate level of housing.

• 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. 

• Provide 1:1 therapy/group services as appropriate.

• 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.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• Master'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.