[Hiring] Mental Health Clinician II @Frontier Behavioral Health

Role Description

The Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program for Adolescents (IDBT-A) is a 6-12 month skill-based therapy program for adolescents who struggle with complex and pervasive emotion-based problems. The program offers education and treatment in regulating emotions, tolerating distress, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. The IDBT Program includes the four components of comprehensive DBT: Individual therapy, skills training groups, time-limited phone coaching, and DBT consultation team. The Adolescent program also includes skills training for family members and monthly family therapy.

In this position, you will provide trauma-informed, person-centered, evidence-based therapy to clients served within an FBH outpatient program. Support the Behavioral Health Specialist as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions, implement recovery care plans, provide client education, advocate on behalf of clients, and conduct risk assessments while measuring client progress toward established goals and objectives in virtual, office, or community-based settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide episodic, trauma-informed, person-centered therapy utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
• Conduct initial intake assessments for persons seeking services at FBH to determine individual meets medical necessity and eligibility for FBH outpatient services.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate client treatment groups.
• 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.
• Participate in any required training, consultation calls, and onsite visits or reviews when required by contract.
• Accept delegation and follow through with specific expanded assignments and responsibilities within FBH system.
• Include the client’s support network and applicable involved community partners in treatment and any applicable care coordination.
• Coordinate with treatment team regarding treatment progress and discharge planning.
• Meet productivity standards in accordance with agency program guidelines.
• May be assigned to supervise interns.
• Maintain professional credentials, including continuing education as applicable.
• Requires travel between various FBH work sites on a regular or daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field from an 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 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.

Requirements

• Two years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services (preferred).
• Knowledge of service delivery models including groups, skills training, brief/focused therapy, community-based intervention for children and/or adults with serious and persistent mental health diagnoses.
• 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, traumatic experiences, cultures, education level, and socio-economic status.

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement – 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.
• 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!