Substance Use Disorder Professional - Trueblood Programs

Join Frontier Behavioral Health

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Locate individuals identified on the HCA referral list.
• 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.
• Coordinate closely with Trueblood teams, act as a clinical consultant, and be a subject matter expert in evidence-based practices 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.
• Provide low barrier and accessible services including but not limited to participant housing, jails, hospitals, and other community-based settings.
• Create or further develop recovery plans and on-going support to promote progress in care.
• Provision crisis and hospital diversion services to individuals at high risk.
• Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments to determine a level of response needed to maintain the safety of the client or others.
• Assist non-Medicaid individuals to access Medicaid as appropriate.
• Assist with obtaining SOAR services.
• Provide evaluation and treatment for clients who have behavioral health concerns.
• Assist and complete care plans and provide assessments and referrals for outpatient or inpatient treatment.
• Provide consultation, training, and education to staff regarding behavioral health issues as assigned by supervisor.
• Facilitate use of/access to crisis hospital diversion resources, including Stabilization and/or E&T admission.
• Identify and include the client's support network in care coordination.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources which will meet their needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.
• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
• Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Applicants Will Have:

• Associate Degree in Addiction Studies or Substance Use Counseling or a related degree type.
• DOH certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.
• 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, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in behavioral health…