Clinician I MCAT -SPD Ride Along Team
Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a large, well respected community mental health center located in eastern Washington. We are seeking experienced professionals to work within a team to provide integrated mental health services.
Clinician I MCAT -SPD Ride Along Team
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience working with psychiatrically impaired populations. Must have or be eligible for Washington State Agency Affiliated Registration.
Summary:
Mobile Community Assertive Treatment (MCAT) The clinician is a member of a ride along team with the Spokane Police Department. Services are provided to individuals and families of all ages with a focus on providing assistance to Trueblood class members. Trueblood class members are individuals who have been court ordered for a competency evaluation and/or restoration. The primary goals of the ride along team are to divert individuals from jail, emergency departments and inpatient psychiatric treatment.
The Team will respond to any calls received by the officer. They will, using Motivational Interviewing, provide rapid response, assessment services, crisis intervention, engagement, supportive counseling, information and referral, linkage to requested/necessary resources and appropriate community-based mental health and chemical dependency services for ongoing treatment and follow-up to individuals and families of all ages in community based settings.
Equal opportunity employer.