Clinical Supervisor - Trueblood Housing - Emergency/Transitional 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 Emergency/Transitional Team serves as on-site support staff where they will support Trueblood class members—individuals with behavioral health needs involved in the criminal justice system—who are eligible for emergency and transitional housing with the goal of obtaining permanent supportive housing.

The Emergency/Transitional Team will provide:

• On-site support to residents, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment,

• Intensive case management to TBCMs residing in emergency or transitioning housing.

• Develop and implement individualized service plans focused on housing stability, behavioral health, and community reintegration.

• 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 peer support specialists, health care providers, and employment coaches.

• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

The Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day operations and oversight of their assigned program, providing supervision, training, and consultation to assigned staff. Supervisors promote engagement with enrolled clients with the goal of helping participants to overcome barriers, maintain stability in the community, engage in outpatient or inpatient treatment services, and to obtain and maintain services and housing. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring Trueblood enrolled clients are provided with all resources and services as outlined in policy. The supervisor shall aid in forming community connections and partnerships while promoting the use of diversion resources to minimize the use of emergency departments and incarceration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Manage multidisciplinary teams including certified peer counselors who have lived experience in behavioral health recovery, outreach and in-reach workers, housing specialists and mental health professionals.

• Provide staff with training and resources to build relationships with eligible people in the community and help connect them with supports including housing, transportation, and health care.

• Promote outreach and case management services for people who have significant barriers to accessing behavioral health and mainstream community supports.

• Monitor the provision of housing support including housing subsidies; transportation assistance; support for accessing health services; and independent living skills training as applicable.

• Coach and guide staff to assist Trueblood class members with accessing independent living options, including those who would benefit from short-term housing assistance beyond the 14‐day vouchers.

• Ensure staff provide timely assistance to clients assessed to need housing support beyond what is offered through the crisis triage and stabilization facilities or the use of short-term voucher.

• Develop community partnerships with law enforcement, local shelters, faith-based services, community court, jail and other entities that could assist in case finding efforts.

• Work collaboratively with SPD and SFD, House of Charity, Eastern State Hospital, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and other emergency departments, and othe