Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner; ARNP; Trueblood Program

Position: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Trueblood Program
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.

Trueblood programs were developed in response to a federal court ruling requiring Washington State to address unconstitutional delays in mental health services for individuals involved in the criminal legal system. These programs are designed to reduce incarceration and improve access to behavioral health care by offering timely competency evaluations, restoration services, and community-based support.

At Frontier Behavioral Health, Trueblood-funded initiatives include:
• FPATH – Forensic PATH:
Provides intensive case management and support for individuals transitioning from jail or inpatient settings.
• FHARPS – Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services:
Offers housing assistance and peer support for individuals with behavioral health needs.
• OCRP – Outpatient Competency Restoration Program:
Delivers outpatient services to help individuals regain competency to stand trial.

An ARNP is essential to these programs, delivering trauma-informed, compassionate care to individuals navigating both behavioral health challenges and legal system involvement.

The Trueblood ARNP performs psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, evaluates the need for medications, laboratory studies, and imaging, and prescribes accordingly and as licensed by law. Services are primarily provided in the community where the Trueblood class member is located, accompanied by Trueblood staff. The ARNP participates in the development of treatment plans, including reviewing cases with the treatment teams ensuring patient care is delivered in an evidence-based, trauma informed manner.

Case consultation with other FBH staff, residential providers and families is provided upon request. The ARNP may, on occasion, be asked to help provide ARNP coverage in other programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide assessment and diagnosis for assigned clients and as needed crisis medical evaluation for non-assigned clients.

Provide patient education pertaining to diagnosis and medication treatment regimen.

Select, prescribe, and monitor psychotropic medications.

Consult with the Chief Medical Officer monthly at a minimum.

Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and any potential problems in a timely manner.

Utilize concurrent documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record whenever feasible to enhance patient participation and provider productivity.

Ensure documentation in the client record is accurate, clear and…