Registered Nurse- Homeless Outreach Stabilization Team (HOST)

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.

The multi-disciplinary Homeless Outreach Stabilization Team (HOST) will work in the community to provide services which includes substance abuse treatment, medical services, rehabilitative support, case management and peer support services. The purpose of this program is to serve homeless individuals with behavioral health challenges who have demonstrated a combination of continuous service needs and functional impairments who have not shown to benefit from traditional outpatient programs currently available.

The Registered Nurse is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing on-going services to homeless individuals. The Registered Nurse works primarily with clients in need of psychiatric and other medical attention.  This position will share case load responsibilities for coordinating medication services for the team. Service locations include emergency homeless shelters, transitional homeless shelters, homeless encampments, transportation hubs, train stations, and other pertinent community location where people may gather. Clinical skills, competence and evaluation for this position is provided by a nurse manager.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Coordinate medical aspects of care, including monitoring and administration of medications in a manner that meets the unique needs of clients.

• Access the assigned nurse manager for nursing related consultation as needed.

• Provide education to clients regarding their treatment, medical and mental health condition.

• Develop and engage clients in health promotion activities such as health and wellness clinics, smoking cessation efforts, and client education programs for disease prevention.

• On-going assessment of mental status and the positive impact and side effects of current treatment.

• Provide specialized training and consultation to other staff members on medical/mental health issues relating to clients and their care.

• Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for team clients.

• Comply with the agency’s clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews.

• Comply with applicable program research and evaluation process.

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing some components of on-going case management services to homeless and formerly homeless adults.

• Assess clients for range of health care needs and facilitate linkage and on-going connection to relevant urgent, primary and specialty health services.

• Advocate for client’s access to community resources and services, especially primary health care services, ensuring that clients’ needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care.

• 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 CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• RN licensed in the State of Washington

• One year experience in the direct treatment of individuals with mental illness.

• Active BLS within 90 days of hire and must maintain active BLS

• 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:

• Experience working with the co-occurring disorder population

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied, backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.

• Experience or training in physical and psychological assessment, evaluation and psychiatric treatment modalities

• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses and side effects.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position provided client services in community settings on a daily basis.  Community settings include but are not limited to residences, group/congregate living settings, hospitals, shelters, the streets or anywhere in the community at large.

• Some environments may not be ideal in terms of cleanliness or being habitable.

• Daily travel between locations is required.

• The ability to drive a vehicle, traverse distances up to several city blocks and on various terrains, navigate stairs, get in and out of vehicles frequently is required.

• Daily use of a computer is required.

• May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds. 

• Blood-borne Pathogen Category III - No predictable exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

PAY RANGE (Salary/Exempt): $82,386.88 - $100,370.85

• All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting pay is $82,386.88 annually.  

Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!

​WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:

• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!

• Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!

• Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.

• Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.

BENEFITS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits 

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.

PERKS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks 

• Signing Bonus!

• No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.

• Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.

• Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!

Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.