Frontier Behavioral Health Hiring For Mental Health Clinician Ii at Spokane, WA, United States Full Time

Job Description

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 then in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!
ADULT OUTPATIENT
Frontier Behavioral Health’s Adult Outpatient mental health services intended to improve and/or reduce symptoms and resolve situational disturbances for clients in the areas of relational, occupational and/or vocational concerns. Outpatient mental health services are provided by Mental Health Professionals (MHP) who have documented coursework, continuing education, and/or training that specifically address client therapy theories and techniques. Treatment is a voluntary collaborative partnership with the client and may include family, or others (at the client’s request) who play a direct role in assisting to establish and/or maintain daily life stability. Services are congruent with the age, individualized strengths and cultural framework of clients.
Services can be short-term or long-term depending on the needs of the individual and may include:

• Brief Treatment
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Case management
• Psychological testing
• Psychiatric medication management
• Crisis management

In this position, the Mental Health Clinician will provide trauma-informed, person-centered counseling/case management to clients served within an FBH outpatient program. Develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate and assist the client with obtaining services, provide client education, and conduct risk assessments while measuring client progress toward established goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following.

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered counseling utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Identify and include the client’s support network and applicable involved community partners in care coordination.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources which will meet their needs.
• Assist clients in the development of healthy coping mechanisms.
• Provide client education on mental disorders and support with symptom management.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.
• Manage caseload and meet productivity standard in accordance with agency program guidelines.
• Develop and implement care plans, measurable objectives and obtainable goals, in collaboration with the client, evaluating clients progress and adjusting as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans and interventions as needed.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate client treatment groups.
• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
• Operate as a member of multi-disciplinary team and ensure services are provided in the community and clinical setting in compliance with any treatment models for Clinician II positions in any specialty programs.
• 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.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field from accredited college or university.
• Must apply for Agency Affiliation within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED:

• Two years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services preferred.