Clinician - First Responder Team w​/Spokane Police Dept

Position: Clinician - First Responder Team w/ Spokane Police Dept.- Monday-Thursday 7AM-5PM
* Partner with the assigned emergency responder to respond to emergency calls in the community. This includes engaging with individuals to provide stabilization services to divert them from jail, emergency departments, or inpatient psychiatric treatment.
* Complete assessments of risk to determine if crisis can be resolved by referrals to community resources or if referral to MCAT, CRS, or transport to ED is necessary.
* Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission and psychiatric beds at the House of Charity as individual contract allow.
* If an individual is transported to the ED, the clinician will be responsible for contacting appropriate ED staff (charge nurse, social worker, case manager) to relay crisis information and coordinate admission to ED.
* Assist individuals in obtaining basic needs such as housing, financial assistance, medical services, medications, and other resources that will help them maintain stability in the community.
* Effectively utilize customer service and motivational interviewing skills to promote appropriate customer-centered care.
* Maintain data as required by the contract.
* Document in EMR accurately, within defined timelines and in compliance with FBH policy.
* Apply training received from orientation and training related to Trauma Informed Care, MOAB, crisis intervention, Motivational Interviewing and basic communication skills.
* Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner while engaging with the community at large as a representative of FBH.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in the behavioral sciences
- ** Pay will be determined based on degree level and licensure as indicated below.
*** One year of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations
* Must apply for a Counselor Agency Affiliated – Registered credential from the WA State Department of Health within 30 days of hire.
* ** Must pass a Law Enforcement Interview and Background Check.
*** Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations preferred.
* Experience working with emergency responders such as police or fire departments preferred.
* Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and methods
* Ability to remain calm and maintain clarity in thought during high stress, high risk situations
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds
* Sensitivity to individuals’ unique cultural characteristics, and to the challenges faced by the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
* 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.
* 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. It is the policy of FBH to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national origin, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or their relatives, friends or associate and that ;

a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee’s participation in activities identified with or promoting the interests of a protected group.
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