• Job Description

  Req#: R-202500415

  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.

  Provide direct rehabilitation services in a Clubhouse model to adults who are experiencing serious and persistent mental disorders, with an emphasis on promoting confidence and opportunity for meaningful work in a supportive environment. Develop and manage transitional employment placements and supportive employment placements, including member selection, training and support, and maintaining good relationships with employers.

  The Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation is a community mental health service model that helps people with a history of serious mental illness rejoin society and maintain their place in it; it builds on people's strengths and provides mutual support, along with professional staff support, for people to receive prevocational work training, educational opportunities, and social support.

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

  • Coordinate with client’s primary provider (PCP) to develop rehabilitation goals and monitor progress.

  • Create rehabilitation plans for all members and crisis plans as appropriate.

  • Attend Clubhouse staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.

  • Transport members in FBH vehicle to and from Transitional Employment work sites as needed. Engage members in day-to-day operation of the work units using creative skills to ensure members have the opportunity work at a meaningful job appropriate to each member’s current functioning level.

  • Assist the members of the Clubhouse to take steadily increasing amounts of responsibility for the operation of the Clubhouse and all its functions.

  • Provide community support services, participate in the work-ordered day, assist with Transitional Employment and other components of a successful clubhouse as defined by Clubhouse International’s The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs.

  • Work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to develop and enhance Clubhouse programming.

  • Comply with all WAC requirements and FBH Policies and Procedures.

  • Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner. Perform FBH charting requirements in compliance with agency policy, correspondence, HRIS and other paperwork in a complete and timely manner.

  QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

  REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences.

  • Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 30 days of hire.

  • Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active drivers’ license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.

  PREFERRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences and two years’ experience working with individuals with psychiatric impairment.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office including Outlook, Word and Excel

  • Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active drivers’ license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.

  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.

  • Work is performed in an office setting and in the community at large.

  • Requires daily use of computers, ability to escort members on outings to various indoor and outdoor community locations.

  • 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): $25.89-$31.53

  All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting pay for this position is $25.89 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.

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