Clinician I - Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness - Mon-Fri 10:30AM-7PM

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.

SHIFT - Monday-Friday 10:30AM-7PM. There is added shift differential to the base pay as outlined below.

FORENSIC PATH

The Forensic PATH team works with individuals who have been involved with the forensic mental health system and assists them with identifying, locating and accessing resources within their community. This team works with persons in Region 1 of Washington State (Spokane, Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, and Adams counties). 

• Work with individuals who have been identified by the Health Care Authority as eligible for the program

• Assess needs of individuals and provide case management and assistance in connection to resources

• Assist with access to employment and educational services

• Staff are SOAR-trained and assist with Social Security benefits application

• Utilize Client Support Funds for basic needs or to assist with engagement to resources

The Clinician I is a member of a multi-disciplinary team which includes peers, a CDP, Bachelors and Master’s level clinical staff. This team provides outreach and engagement services to individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system or who have been identified as high utilizers of hospital emergency services, resulting in their placement on the HCA referral list. The FPATH Team works in close collaboration with the Outpatient Competency Restoration, Forensic Navigators, and the Forensic HARPS programs to locate, engage and build rapport with identified individuals in order to provide them case management services. The FPATH Team will not duplicate services offered through health and behavioral health benefits provided under other programs but will leverage services otherwise available to enhance the services available to individuals on the referral list. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Locate individuals identified on the HCA referral list.

• 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. 

• 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 either via