Clinician -Community Diversion Unit

Position: Clinician -Community Diversion Unit - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
* Two years of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations preferred.
* Professional licensure in the state of Washington - Applicants who have this would be hired as a Mental Health Clinician III as outlined below.
* Strong engagement and customer service skills, empathy, ability to remain calm, professional, and clear headed during escalated situations.
* Knowledge and skills in working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
* Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of all WAC and RCW requirements for Crisis and Involuntary Treatment Services
* Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level, and socio-economic status.
* Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, decision-making ability, problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
* 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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