Mental Health Clinician II - Intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; IDBT

Position: Mental Health Clinician II - Intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (IDBT)
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.

IDBT is based on a skills-training model that balances acceptance vs. change. In DBT, clients learn skills to help them stay in the present moment, get through a crisis without making a situation worse, regulate emotions, and ask for what they want and need while maintaining and improving relationships. The IDBT program includes four components of comprehensive DBT:

Individual therapy

Skills training groups

Time-limited phone coachingDBT consultation team

In this position, you will provide trauma-informed, person-centered, evidence-based therapy to clients served within an FBH outpatient program. Support the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions, implement recovery care plans, provide client education, advocate on behalf of clients and conduct risk assessments while measuring client progress toward established goals and objectives in virtual, office, or community-based settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
1. Provide episodic, trauma-informed, person-centered therapy utilizing evidence-based practices.
2. Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
3. When required by the outpatient program, MHC IIs who hold a credential (i.e., L-AAC, LMHCA, LMFTA, LICSWA) eligible to be a Mental Health Professionals will provide initial intake assessments for persons seeking services at FBH to determine individual meets medical necessity and eligibility for FBH outpatient services.

Involves comprehensive assessments, preliminary diagnoses, and treatment recommendations for both youth and adults.

Involves completing Consent to Release Confidential Information with the client and guardians, when appropriate, for any current and past behavioral health treatment, involved allied service provider, and natural supports.

Intakes should be completed concurrently with the client.

Accurately determine the program assignment for individuals who are enrolled.
4. Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed, including facilitating access to inpatient facilities for behavioral health care.
5. Facilitate and co-facilitate client treatment groups.
6. Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner.
7. Participate in required staff meetings, including regular supervision and…