Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I

Frontier Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Licensure supervision (no-cost)

Loan forgiveness program (federal &amp

License/Certification fees reimbursed

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a Clinician I to support FPATH and FHARPS teams, providing case management and housing assistance to individuals transitioning from homelessness and those involved with forensic systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, WA DoH credentialing, a valid driver's license, and willingness to use a personal vehicle for community visits.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education levels and socio-economic status.

Responsibilities

• Locate individuals identified on the HCA referral list.
• Create or further develop recovery plans and ongoing 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 safety.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field

Job description

Frontier Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a Clinician I to support FPATH and FHARPS teams, providing case management and housing assistance to individuals transitioning from homelessness and those involved with forensic systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, WA DoH credentialing, a valid driver's license, and willingness to use a personal vehicle for community visits.