Crisis Triage Specialist

1 month ago

Spokane, United States Frontier Behavioral Health Full time
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

Please note these positions are located in Spokane, WA and remote work status is available AFTER IN-PERSON training and core competencies have been evaluated and demonstrated.

SHIFT - MONDAY- FRIDAY - 11:00PM-7:30AM - This shift has added shift differential to base pay of 10.76%.

Telephone crisis intervention services is a 24/7/365 behavioral health crisis hotline for a six-county region. The crisis hotline is staffed by skilled professionals that triage and assess crisis by phone and make appropriate referrals to resources, mobile crisis staff or Designated Crisis Responders. The regional crisis line is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and is a provider for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network (988) to ensure everyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the Spokane Regional Service Area have immediate access to suicide prevention and crisis services through a three-digit phone number.

When you become a skilled professional in telephone crisis intervention, you are contributing to the solution for people and professionals in the community. The experience and skills gained as a telephone crisis interventionist, will be useful to you and your community for the rest of your life, not just the rest of your career.

The Crisis Triage Specialist provides telephone crisis intervention and evaluation services for youth, adults and families in a behavioral health crisis. The Crisis Triage Specialist conducts telephone assessments with or on behalf of individuals whose health or safety is in danger because of a mental health or substance use condition, collaborates with individuals, family, and community partners to develop and implements "viable less restrictive alternatives to hospitalization" in situations where appropriate or assist with facilitation of inpatient treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:
  • Provide telephone triage services to individuals requesting assistance or 3rd party referral sources to provide community stabilization services to the identified individual in crisis.
  • Complete risk assessments to determine if caller is at risk for suicide and/or homicide, and who may need an immediate response, which may include referrals to Law Enforcement, DCR, and/or Active Rescue to maintain his/her safety or the safety of others.
  • Must be able to manage multiple calls in a professional and engaging manner.
  • Assist clinical staff with follow up phone calls as requested and appropriate.
  • In collaboration with clients and their support system, develop stabilization and safety plans.
  • Complete comprehensive documentation which supports the safety plan as indicated.
  • Possess an in-depth knowledge of community resources and ability to access resources to support and address client needs.
  • Accept delegation and follow through with specific expanded assignments and responsibilities within FBH system such as quality improvements teams, task groups, committees, consultations, mentoring or training responsibilities.
  • Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
  • Regional Crisis Line Specialists must adhere to NCQA standards.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health related field.
  • Must submit for Agency Affiliation within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED:
  • Two years of experience serving individuals with behavioral health needs.
  • Experience with crisis intervention, including risk assessments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Strong engagement and customer service skills, empathy, ability to remain calm, professional, and clear headed during escalated situations.
  • Knowledge and skills in working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge of all WAC and RCW requirements for Crisis.
  • Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied, backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.
  • Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources is necessary to assist callers with viable resources.
  • Ability to work autonomously.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work is generally performed in an office setting which may involve sitting and use of computers for four to eight hours per day.
  • May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.
  • Work may be performed out of office and travel may be needed to outside areas.
  • Blood-borne Pathogen Category III - No predictable exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

BASE PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $25.89-$31.53*

*All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting base pay for this position is $25.89 per hour.

This shift has added shift differential to the base pay of 10.76%.

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.

*Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing
  • BENEFITS
  • PERKS

Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.

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