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.

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