FPATH Intake & Outreach Specialist

Community House Mental Health Agency; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

403B with employer match

Continuing education credit

Orca card

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community House Mental Health Agency in Seattle, WA is seeking an Engagement Specialist for the FPATH team to provide comprehensive community supports for adults with two or more competency evaluations within 24 months. You will engage clients in jail and community settings, coordinate intake, and link to behavioral health resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social services, eligibility for WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor license, a valid driver’s license, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social services related field is required or preferred.
• Eligibility to obtain WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor License is required.
• Must be eligible for H-Badge from King County and able to access jail facilities.

Responsibilities

• Go into King County Jails to engage potential FPATH clients and obtain program buy-in.
• Work with Forensic Navigators & Diversion Navigators in and out of the jail system.
• Complete intake documentation as needed.
• Be the face of FPATH to potential clients.
• Outreach to encampments, street-based or community locations.
• In-reach to jails, hospitals, participant housing and other facilities.
• Locate, build rapport, and enroll new referrals.
• Re-engage enrolled participants who are out of contact.
• Track active/inactive referrals and coordinate with FPATH teams.
• Provide crisis intervention and resolution as needed.
• Coordinate appointments and engagement with community supports and services.
• Collaborate effectively with external partners and maintain boundaries.
• Assist with transporting clients to intake appointments.
• Attend team/staff/community/agency meetings; complete documentation timely.
• Adhere to HIPAA/Confidentiality standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

HIPAA/Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in social services

WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor License eligibility

H-Badge eligibility (King County jail entry)

Job description

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.Within our Diversion Services is the Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, better known as our FPATH team. The FPATH Program is a voluntary intensive outreach program that works with adults with severe persistent behavioral health issues. The Washington State Health Care Authority contracts with CHMHA to find and offer services to people who have had multiple requests for competency evaluations in the last two years. Our F-PATH team provides free companion-based case management to help people connect to resources with the goal of connecting people in our program to long term behavioral health treatment to break their cycle of incarcerations.Our Diversion Services here at CHMHA has a fantastic opening for an FPATH Engagement Specialist.Our F-PATH Case Manager – Engagement Specialist will work as part of the FPATH team to provide comprehensive community supports for adults having two or more competency evaluations in the last (24) months and to meet established FPATH Program goals. The FPATH Case Manager – Engagement Specialist will work within a team model to provide needed services, linkage, and coordination. Coordinating with other providers is an integral part of the job. The FPATH team utilizes a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and client centered approach.At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.SCHEDULEMonday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Full-Time, 35 hours/week)RESPONSIBILITIESGo into the King County Jails to engage potential new FPATH clients in the program; answer any questions and ideally get “buy-in” for the programWork independently working closely with the King County Forensic Navigators & Diversion Navigators in and out of the jail systemComplete intake documentation as neededServe as the face of FPATH to potential clientsOutreach to encampments, street-based, or other community-based locationsIn-reach to jails, hospitals, participant housing, and/or other facilities where participants may frequentLocate, build rapport, and enroll new FPATH referralsLocate and re-engage enrolled FPATH participants who are out of contact with the FPATH teamTracking active and inactive referrals and coordinating with FPATH teamsProvide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as neededCoordinate client needs such as appointments, engagement with community support networks, vocational services, or other applicable needsMust be able to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to collaborate effectively with external partners including Forensic Navigators and Diversion Navigators and other legal entitiesUnderstanding the importance of clear, professional boundariesAssist with transporting clients to intake appointmentsAttend all team/staff/community/agency meetings and interact in a collaborative, professional, and constructive mannerTimely completion of required documentation to program standardsAdhere to HIPAA/Confidentiality standardsOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in social services related fieldHave legible handwritingValid driver’s license and clean driving record for use of agency vehiclesExperience with target population or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target populationBasic understanding of the criminal justice systemSensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issuesMust be eligible and able to attain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License and an H-Badge from King County (jail entry)Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation