Mental Health Clinician II - Child & Adolescent -WISe Program

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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.

Wraparound With Intensive Services (WISe)

WISe is a team and community-based model that provides individualized services to ensure youth and their families live successfully in their homes and communities. This program provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare services and supports to Medicaid-eligible individuals age 21 or younger and their families. WISe services will include:

• Reduce the impact of mental health symptoms on youth and families, increase resiliency, and promote recovery
• Keep youth safe, at home, and progressing in school
• Help youth avoid delinquency
• Promote youth development and maximize potential to grow into healthy, independent adults.
• Focused and driven by the needs of family and family's support community; and provided in partnership with the client, family, and mental health provider.

The WISe Clinician is specially trained to coordinate and facilitate the WISe process with the individual(s) and their families. The WISe Clinician provides trauma-informed, person-centered counseling/case management to youth and families served in the WISe program within all phases and activities of WISe. The WISe Clinician will 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.

This is a specialized position requiring a willingness to be on-call outside of normal business hours to respond to clients (usually via the phone) on a rotational basis with the other WISe team members. The WISe clinician is to provide targeted support services and to assist in the provision of a system of care that is child-centered with the needs of the child and family dictating the types and mix of services provided, to assist in preventing an out-of-home placement. To be effective, the WISe Clinician will work with children in their homes and communities and incorporate the entire family in the treatment program, and be focused on their strengths as well as the child's age and cultural heritage. The WISe Clinician will need to maintain close communication with the other involved WISe team members, and another clinical and administrative staff in order to assure the highest quality of services is delivered to the youth consumer and his/her family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and 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 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 guidelines.
• Develop and implement care plans, measurable objectives and obtainable goals, in collaboration with the client, evaluating clients progress and adjusting as needed.
• Incorporate other WISe team members and their roles when developing care plan objectives and interventions.
• 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.
• Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Participate in required staff meetings, including regular supervision and weekly clinical staff meetings.
• 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.
• Maintain professional credentials, including continuing education as applicable.
• Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Candidates Will Have:

Required:

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field from accredited college or university.
• Must apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential from the WA State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete a state supported WISe training module or its equivalent
• Must complete training and be able to administer the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) screening.
• 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 providing clinical behavioral health services preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of models of service delivery including groups, skills training, brief/focused therapy, community-based intervention for children and/or adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes and statutes pertaining to the treatment and delivery of mental health services.
• Knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy modalities.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied, backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economical status.

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-office and within the community at large on a occasional to frequent 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.
• Occasional frequent 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.

Pay Range (Hourly/Non-Exempt):

• Mental Health Clinician II - No Licensure: $31.84 - $38.79
• Mental Health Clinician III - Licensure: $33.70 - $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.

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 –