Direct To Consumer Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

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.

In this position, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in our outpatient settings. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while working collaboratively with healthcare providers, support staff, and patients. This RN ensures high-quality care, patient education, and seamless coordination of services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assess and evaluate consumer's symptoms and response to medication therapy. Provide education and support for consumers with persistent mental illness.
• Consult with and communicate between Psychiatrist/ARNP, PCP, hospital, community providers, consumer, and consumer's family/guardian for management of care.
• Provide nursing duties related to assigned team Psychiatrist/ARNP appointments such as processing & signing medication orders and taking/returning medication related telephone calls from the prescriber's consumer.
• Coordinate with Psychiatrist/ARNP to schedule consumer appointments as needed.
• Provide follow-up nursing appointment availability for consumers between psychiatrist/ARNP appointments.
• Administer medications and dispense sample medications to consumers as directed by FBH Psychiatrist/ARNP.
• Ensure consumer access to medications through timely refills, by obtaining sample medications per order, and by following policy and procedures related to pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs.
• Ensure that pertinent medication related information is conveyed to hospital staff in the event of consumer hospitalization.
• Provide consumer referrals to other departments and community providers as indicated.
• Participate in the maintenance of supplies for and security of the Medication Room by following FBH Psychiatric Services policy and procedures.
• Assist in development and delivery of staff/and or consumer education in the form of group classes or training.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and goal-oriented productivity.
• Participate in peer review, supervision, in-house educational and administrative meetings as indicated.
• Maintains professional conduct to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.
• Comply with all state WAC requirements and FBH policies and procedures.
• Perform FBH charting requirements, correspondence, and other paperwork in a complete and timely manner.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all FBH staff.

QUALFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:
REQUIRED:

• RN licensed in the state of Washington.
• Active BLS within 90 days of hire and must maintain active BLS.
• Experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise or training in assessment, evaluation or triage skills.
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses and side effects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

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.

• Work is generally performed in an office setting, which may involve sitting and use of computers for four to eight hours per day.
• May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.
• Work may be performed out of office and travel may be needed to outside areas.
• Blood-borne Pathogen Category I - Chance of 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.

#IND1
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.