Substance Use Disorder Professional - Permanent Supportive Trueblood Housing Team

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 onsite Permanent Supportive Housing Team serves Trueblood class members-individuals with behavioral health conditions involved in the criminal justice system-residing in permanent supportive housing. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment that promotes recovery, dignity, and long-term housing success. Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for resident through regular monitoring an de-escalation support.

The Permanent Supportive Housing Team will:

• Build a trusting relationship with residents and provide emotional and practice support.

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, meals, and medication reminders.

• Support residents in accessing services such as behavioral health, legal aid, and employment programs.

• Document incidents, resident interactions, and service coordination in compliance with program standards. Collaborate with case managers, peer support specialists, and health care providers.

• Uphold trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and housing first principles.

As  a member of a multi-disciplinary team which includes Bachelor’s and Master’s level clinical staff and peers, the SUDP services to participants enrolled in Trueblood Housing services. The team provides outreach and engagement services to individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system or who have been identified as high utilizers of hospital emergency services, resulting in their placement on the HCA referral list. The Trueblood Housing team works collaboratively to locate, engage and build rapport with identified individuals. These Trueblood programs will not duplicate services offered through health and behavioral health benefits provided under other programs but will leverage services otherwise available to enhance the services available to individuals on the referral list. 

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

1. Locate individuals identified on the HCA referral list.

2. Provide participants with SUD services and support including but not limited to:

• Refer and connect participants to inpatient, outpatient, SUD prescribers, or other treatment programs

• Provide individual and/or group SUD counseling sessions.

• Act as a liaison to other SUD providers

3. Coordinate closely with Trueblood teams, act as a clinical consultant, and be a subject matter expert in evidence-based practice related to complex behavioral health conditions or co-occurring disorders including but not limited to:

• Harm reduction.

• Trauma-informed care

• Person-centered approach

• Contingency management

• MOUD and

• Motivational interviewing

4. Provide low barrier and accessible services including but not limited to participant housing, jails, hospitals, and other community-based settings.

5. Create or further develop recovery plans and on-going support to promote progress in case.

6. Provision crisis and hospital diversion services to individuals at high risk.

7. Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments to determine a level of response needed to maintain the safety of the client or others.

8. Assist non-Medicaid individuals to access Medicaid as appropriate.

9. Assist with obtaining SOAR services.

10. Provide evaluation and treatment for clients who have behavioral health concerns.

11. Assist and complete care plans and provide assessments and referrals for outpatient or inpatient treatment.

12. Provide consultation, training, and education to staff regarding behavioral health issues as assigned by supervisor.

13. Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission.

14. Identify and include the client’s support network in care coordination.

15. Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources which will meet their needs.

16. Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.

17. Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.

18. Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites.

19. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE

REQUIRED:

• DOH certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional

• Associate Degree in Addiction Studies or Substance Use Counseling or a related degree type.

• 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. 

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in behavioral health related field

• Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations

• 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 socio-economic 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 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): Depends on degree level as noted below:

• Associate's Degree - $25.53 - $31.10

• Bachelor’s Degree - $27.59 - $33.24

• Master’s Degree or higher - $33.53 - $40.48

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

• Associate's Degree - $25.53

• Bachelor’s Degree - $27.59 per hour.

• Master’s Degree or higher - $33.53 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: 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.