Mental Health Care Provider - Adult Outpatient Services (AOS ) - Mary Higgins Location

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.

Adult Outpatient Services (AOS)

Our Adult Outpatient Services uses a person-centered model of care to assist individuals 18 or older who are experiencing mental health issues. We strive to pair each individual's treatment objectives with evidence-based clinical practices in a practical fashion. A high priority is placed on developing therapeutic relationships that promote resiliency and recovery.

Services include:

• Individual Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Psychoeducational Classes

• Special population consultations and evaluations

• Case Management

• Psychiatric medication management

• Peer Support Specialists

The Mental Health Care Provider provides clinical behavioral health services in the following important life domains: health, education, employment, social/family, cultural, recreation, spirituality/religion, and housing. These services will be provided with a client-centered, trauma-informed approach aligned with the clinician model and the recovery model to support client’s progress toward established goals and objectives. Services are provided to individuals of all ages in virtual, office, or community-based settings. Services include but are not limited to sleep hygiene, mindfulness, emotional regulation, psychoeducation about diagnosis and treatment, referrals to community resources (e.g. housing), cognitive coping, behavioral activation, communication basics, administer mental health measures and provide feedback, coordination of care (e.g. discharge planning, collaboration with other providers), crisis assessment and intervention, identifying strengths and values, groups, and program orientation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide episodic, trauma-informed, person-centered counseling utilizing evidence-based practices within scope of practice.

2. Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

3. 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.

4. Facilitate and co-facilitate client treatment groups.

5. Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner.

6. Participate in required staff meetings, including regular supervision and weekly clinical staff meetings.

7. Participate in any required training, consultation calls, and onsite visits or reviews when required by contract.

8. Accept delegation and follow through with specific expanded assignments and responsibilities within FBH system such as quality improvement teams, task groups, committees, consultations, mentoring or training responsibilities.

9. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with clinical, administrative and support staff, community partners, clients, and family/natural supports.

10. Identify and include the client’s support network and applicable involved community partners in care coordination.

11. Serve as part of the care team and meet productivity standards in accordance with agency program guidelines.

12. Develop and implement care plans with me