Psychologist

## Psychologist Apply:
Spokane, WA, USA:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R-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.

FBH is looking for energetic and self-motivated psychologists to join our team of Court Evaluators. Court Evaluators play a unique and exciting role in the inpatient treatment process of determining the need for involuntary commitment. Duties include conducting a review of records, brief clinical interviews, collaboration with hospital treatment staff, and expert witness testimony regarding the need for continued inpatient treatment.

The Staff Psychologist provides psychological testing services, supervision of interns/practicum students and/or clinicians providing direct individual, family, group treatment services.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:
*** Conduct diagnostic interviews and records reviews for the purpose of diagnosis and assessment in the context of outpatient psychological assessment.
* Administer, score, and interpret assessment measures
* Prepare written reports summarizing the patient history, assessment process and results, diagnosis(es), and treatment recommendations.
* Provide assessment feedback regarding results, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations to client, treatment providers and/or family and medication prescribers.
* Perform Civil Commitment evaluations via records review, consultations, and in-person interviews for adult and adolescent involuntary patients at various inpatient facilities.
* Contact witnesses for collateral information.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary treatment teams regarding treatment and discharge planning in the context of the civil commitment process.
* Prepare court documents/petitions for purposes of involuntary treatment.
* Provide expert witness testimony in prospective civil commitment court cases.
* Consistently complete all required reports, forms and documentation related to assigned cases in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
* This position may require travel within the Spokane Community. Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active drivers’ license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.
* Other Duties as assigned.
** Court Evaluation Process:
*** Evaluates patients to establish whether there is a presence of mental disorder and a danger to self, others, property or grave disability to adequately care for health and safety needs.
* Reviews available past and…