Mental Health Lead Instructor - Outpatient Competency Restoration Team (OCRP)

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 Lead Instructor is a member of the Outpatient Competency Restoration team which includes a Lead Instructor, Subject matter expert, Enhanced Peer Support Specialist, and a prescriber. This team provides outpatient competency restoration to individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes and have been court ordered for restoration.

The Lead Instructor is responsible for using the Breaking Barriers C.O.R.E. workbook to create the curriculum for classes on competency restoration. The Lead Instructor will work closely with the Subject Matter Expert, Peer Specialist, and Prescriber to ensure all requirements are met for competency restoration. The Lead Instructor is responsible for coordinating care with the Forensic Navigator assigned by the court to aid individuals who have been court ordered for restoration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete intake for enrollment into OCRP which includes an assessment of the individual's barriers to competency.
• Work collaboratively with the Subject Matter Expert and Enhanced Peer Support Specialist to ensure that the individual's treatment plan contains individualized barriers completely and the treatment interventions are appropriate to address those barriers.
• Serve as the primary provider to monitor and report how an individual is overcoming their barriers and identify these in a collaborative effort within the Weekly Status Update.
• In coordination with the Supervisor and team, notify the Forensic Navigator of any violations of the individual's court order, including those that may not otherwise result in a Behavioral Concern Report. Review the Behavioral Concern Reports prior to submission to ensure that the violation of the court order is accurately identified and provided to the Forensic Navigator within 24-hours.
• Facilitate psychosocial treatment service consisting of group activities or individual treatment sessions to address specific Barriers to Competency through utilization of the CORE modules and other treatment modules embedded with the Breaking Barriers Competency Restoration program.
• Work with the Forensic Navigator to arrange for transportation or coordinate the use of telehealth, or travel in person to provide OCRP services to individuals outside of Spokane county.
• Ensure transitional services are in place prior to the intake with OCRP, such as referrals to other Trueblood programs, mental health, and substance use.
• Notify and coordinate care with the mobile crisis team and/or co-responder team if assistance is needed to locate individuals who are not attending OCRP services.
• Collaborate with Trueblood system partners including FHARPS, FPATH and Forensic Navigators.
• Complete on-site regular drug screening for individuals with a current substance use disorder diagnosis, as identified in policy or stipulated from the court order.
• Participate as requested in the OCRP administrative meetings, Learning Collaboratives, Case Consultations, and regional collaboration meetings with HCA.
• Serve as an expert regarding curriculum development changes, while working collaboratively with OCRP providers to aid further program development.
• Request the Competency Evaluation at the end of Legal Authority, or during an early request at the approval of the Supervisor and Program Administrator.
• Attend court as needed to aid in the referral process to OCRP, at the request of the Supervisor or assigned Forensic Navigator.
• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices. Collect and document data in the Navigator Case Management system and other reporting systems at the direction of the HCA.
• Ensure there is not duplication of services if the individual is enrolled with a behavioral health provider.
• 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 the safety of the individual or others.
• Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission.
• Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field from accredited college or university.
• Working toward full licensure in the State of Washington, with a maximum period of 5 years post hire to obtain licensure.
• Must apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated - Registered credential from the WA State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.
• Must have an unrestricted and valid driver's license, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.

PREFERRED:

• Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations
• Clinical licensure in the State of Washington
• Experience in the criminal justice system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied, backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socioeconomical 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 provided 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) is $33.70 - $41.06

All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus the starting pay for this position $33.70 per hour.

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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:

• 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:

• 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.