Mental Health Clinician- Children, Youth

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 12PM-8:30PM. This shift is eligible for added shift differential of 3.89% as outlined below.

Child, Youth, and Family Mobile Crisis Response (CYFMCR):

CYFMCR serves children and youth 0-20 years of age and their families. Services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to maintain at-risk children and youth experiencing a behavioral health crisis within their community and environment with support and linkage to resources care and services to support resolution of the crisis. Priority for referrals is given to hospitals, law enforcement, the fire department, co-responder law enforcement officer(s) and behavioral health professional(s) teams, high utilizers, the juvenile justice system, shelters, family members, or children, and youth seeking help for themselves.

The Clinician II is a member of a multi-disciplinary team, which provides telephonic and outreach crisis intervention and evaluation services to individuals and families. The primary goals of CYF MCR are to divert individuals from admission to an emergency department, the criminal justice system, and inpatient psychiatric treatment while maximizing the use of community resources for stabilization purposes. These programs serve individuals who could have a co-occurring disorder and might also be homeless. The CYF Mobile Crisis team serves individuals aged 20 and below.

The Clinician II provides rapid response, assessment services, crisis intervention, engagement, supportive counseling, information and referral, assistance with Medicaid enrollment as appropriate, linkage to requested/necessary resources and appropriate community-based mental health and linkage to substance use services for ongoing treatment and follow-up. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide crisis and hospital diversion services to youth, adults, and families in a behavioral health crisis and facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources.

• Provide initial and follow-up phone and face to face assessments for individuals who are at moderate or high risk.

• Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments to determine the level of response needed to maintain the safety of the client or others.

• In collaboration with client and their support network, develop stabilization and safety plans. 

• Complete comprehensive documentation which supports the safety plan as indicated.

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of community resources and ability to access resources to support and address client needs.

• Develop follow-up plans for at risk/high risk children, youth, and families to ensure stabilization and/or services obtained. 

• Ensure discharge plans include the client's input/participation and are appropriate to the client's needs/level of risk and are time limited.

• Maintain working relationships with the courts, attorneys, providers, police and sheriff's deputies, jail staff, clinical and administrative persons at inpatient psychiatric facilities throughout the state, staff of other agencies, advocates and consumer groups and citizens.

• Participate in Peer Review, supervision, in-center educational and administrative meetings as directed.

• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.

• Assist non-Medicaid individuals to access Medicaid as appropriate.

• Provide case management and wrap-around services as needed.

• Assist clients in obtaining basic needs such as emergency housing/shelter services, financial assistance, medical services, medications, and other resources that will help them maintain stability in the community.

• Provide coaching, advocacy, information and referral, linkage and coordination with resources, and ongoing supports.

• Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in behavioral health or related field.

• Must apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential from the WA State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.

• Must have an unrestricted and valid driver's license, active car insurance and must be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work. 

PREFERRED:

• Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations

• Professional licensure in the state of Washington.

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 or ability to gain knowledge of all WAC and RCW requirements for Crisis and Involuntary Treatment Services

• 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, problem-solving skills and 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.

• This position provides client services in community settings on a daily basis. 

• Community settings include but are not limited to residences, group/congregate living settings, hospitals, shelters, the streets or anywhere in the community at large.

• Some environments may not be ideal in terms of cleanliness or being habitable.

• Daily travel between locations is required.

• The ability to drive a vehicle, traverse distances up to several city blocks and on various terrains, navigate stairs, get in and out of vehicles frequently is required.

• Daily use of a computer is required. May be required to lift pounds. 

• Blood-borne Pathogen Category III - No predictable exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt):

• Mental Health Clinician II - No Licensure: $ $38.79

• Mental Health Clinician III - Licensure: $ $41.06

All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus the starting pay for this position is as follows:

• Mental Health Clinician II - No Licensure: $31.84 per hour.

• Mental Health Clinician III - Licensure: $33.70 per hour.

The Monday -Friday 12PM-8:30PM shift is eligible for added shift differential of 3.89% to the base pay above.

Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing

​WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:

• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment

• Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays

• Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.

• Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.

BENEFITS:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.

PERKS:  

• Signing Bonus

• No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.

• Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.

• Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane

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.