Clinician - First Responder Team w/ Spokane Police Dept.- Monday-Thursday 7AM-5PM

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.

The clinician is a member of a co-deployed team with the Spokane Police Department. Services are provided to individuals and families of all ages. The primary goals of the co-deployed teams are to divert individuals from jail, emergency departments and inpatient psychiatric treatment and reduce recidivism of competency evaluation requests.

The Team will respond to any calls received by the officer, deputy or paramedic they are assigned to for the day. They will, using Motivational Interviewing, provide rapid response, assessment services, crisis intervention, engagement, supportive counseling, information and referral, linkage to requested/necessary resources and appropriate community-based mental health and chemical dependency services for ongoing treatment and follow-up to individuals and families of all ages in community-based settings.

The team works a modified shift based on the officer or deputy’s schedule as outline below:

SHIFT AVAILABLE: MONDAY-THURSDAY 7AM-5PM

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

• Partner with the assigned emergency responder to respond to emergency calls in the community. This includes engaging with individuals to provide stabilization services to divert them from jail, emergency departments, or inpatient psychiatric treatment.

• Complete assessments of risk to determine if crisis can be resolved by referrals to community resources or if referral to MCAT, CRS, or transport to ED is necessary.

• Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission and psychiatric beds at the House of Charity as individual contract allow.

• If an individual is transported to the ED, the clinician will be responsible for contacting appropriate ED staff (charge nurse, social worker, case manager) to relay crisis information and coordinate admission to ED.

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

• Effectively utilize customer service and motivational interviewing skills to promote appropriate customer-centered care.

• Maintain data as required by the contract.

• Document in EMR accurately, within defined timelines and in compliance with FBH policy.

• Apply training received from orientation and training related to Trauma Informed Care, MOAB, crisis intervention, Motivational Interviewing and basic communication skills.

• Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner while engaging with the community at large as a representative of FBH.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

 REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the behavioral sciences - Pay will be determined based on degree level and licensure as indicated below.

• One year of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations

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

• Must pass a Law Enforcement Interview and Background Check.

PREFERRED:

• Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations preferred.

• Experience working with emergency responders such as police or fire departments preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and methods

• Ability to remain calm and maintain clarity in thought during high stress, high risk situations

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds

• Sensitivity to individuals’ unique cultural characteristics, and to the challenges faced by the socioeconomically disadvantaged.

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 10 - 20 pounds. 

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

PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt):

• Clinician I - Bachelor's Degree: $27.59-$33.24

• Clinician II - Master's Degree: $33.53 - $40.48

• Clinician III - Master's Degree & Licensed: $35.55-$42.94

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

• Clinician I - Bachelor's Degree: $27.59 per hour.

• Clinician II - Master's Degree: $33.53 per hour.

• Clinician III -Master's Degree & Licensed: $35.55 per hour.

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: www.fbhwa.org/careers/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: www.fbhwa.org/careers/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.