Mental Health Professional- Forensic Diversion (FPATH)

The Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (FPATH) Mental Health Professional (MHP) acts as a first point of contact for individuals referred by the Diversion Navigators.  FPATH provides outreach and engagement to connect people to services who are at risk of referral for Competency Evaluations.  FPATH is a voluntary, person-centered, low-barrier, assertive and intensive case management program for individuals identified as at risk for needing additional Competency Restoration Services. This position serves as the program lead and works to build relationships with eligible people in the community and help connect them with supports including housing, basic needs, behavioral health, and health care to reduce the likelihood of future criminal legal system and Competency Services involvement and aim to increase long-term stability and wellness.  

Who are we? Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Organization (TMBH-ASO) and Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) is a quasi-governmental organization that is responsible for the network of behavioral health crisis services in Thurston and Mason counties, and is a licensed behavioral health agency with multiple programs assisting the most vulnerable population in our community through crisis services, jail services, hospital diversion, and housing. 

What are the benefits? TMBH-ASO/OHRS provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical/dental/vision plan options (many with no employee paid monthly premium depending on plan choice, and dependent coverage options), and life insurance and disability insurance options.  Eligible employees participate in WA State PERS retirement plans and employees may elect additional pre and post tax deferred compensation retirement options.   Employees receive a Paid Time Off (PTO) package earning a minimum of 140 hours (17 days) and 12 paid holidays.  Other tax deferred options include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) . We are an approved Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer and provide annual professional development funds and training opportunities. Find more information at www.tmbhcareers.org.  

Pay Range, hourly based on education, experience, and parity within the organization. 

• Mental Health Professional I- $34.29- $41.41
• Mental Health Professional II- $38.10 - $46.01

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM 

First Review of Applications  November 2, 2026

MAJOR RESPONSIBIITIES  

• Performs mental health screenings and assessments of individuals as part of their intake into the FPATH program. 
• Creates release and recovery plans and provides ongoing care coordination. 
• Coordinates with Trueblood Clinicians and Peer Support Specialists for warm hand-off and care coordination.  
• Conducts outreach, in-reach, and engagement with FPATH eligible referrals and FPATH participants.   
• Conducts regular community-based street and/or encampment outreach in partnership with existing PATH programs, Homeless Continuum of Care organizations, or other local programs that locate, enroll, and/or engage FPATH eligible referrals and FPATH participants. 
• Conducts regular in-reach to local jails, hospitals, crisis facilities, court systems, and additional agencies to locate, enroll, and/or engage FPATH eligible referrals and FPATH participants.  
• Builds rapport with FPATH eligible referrals and completes enrollment into FPATH program if or when the participant consents to services. 
• Provides intensive case management services to FPATH enrolled participants to include completing assessment of needs, developing a person-centered goal/service plan, supporting participant with achieving their goal/service plan, and connected enrolled participants to resources and services that provide social determinants of health.  
• Provides voluntary, person-centered, low-barrier, assertive intensive case management to program participants at risk for needing additional Competency Restoration Services.  
• Develops relationships with available community resources and provides coordination, support and advocacy services to program participants and their families facing a variety of challenges. These challenges may include a history of homelessness, chronic mental, behavioral or other health issues, legal challenges and/or substance abuse issues.  
• Develops and maintains partnerships with local behavioral health, housing, and healthcare agencies to streamline referrals to additional services and enhance a Continuum of Care for eligible participants. 
• Participates in monthly FPATH staffing meetings with system partners and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Diversion Navigator (DN), and in other meetings with Health Care Authority (HCA) and DSHS program leads. 
• Coordinates with other Trueblood programs to include Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peers Services (FHARPS), Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP), the Forensic Navigators (FN) and others to provide effective case management services.  and care coordination.  
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records documentation in accordance with Federal, State, County, and treatment program requirements under the clinical supervisor's direction.  
• Accurately and timely tracks and records funds spent on behalf of clients.  
• Responsible for maintaining referral, requisition, and vendor forms, and additional documentation for FPATH participants and program requirements. 
• Collaborates, consults, and works under the supervision of the Diversion Program Supervisor. 
• Performs related work, special projects or other duties as assigned. 
• Attends Diversion Program team meetings, as scheduled, and other internal or external meetings as necessary.  
• Records EHR (Electronic Health Record) recordkeeping items. 
• Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned equipment. 
• Promotes best practices in treatment approaches, support systems, and interventions.  
• Demonstrates the OHRS mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION  

• Mental Health Professional I  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or social science and five years of direct treatment in behavioral health under the direct supervision of a mental health professional.  
  • Licensed by the WA Department of Health as a Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (CAAC).    
  • Minimum 5 years of direct behavioral health service experience. 
• Mental Health Professional II  
  • Master’s Degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences.   
  • Licensed by the WA Department of Health as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist or BSN/RN, or as a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor.    
  • Minimum 2 years of post graduate clinical experience 
• Qualifies as mental health professional with WA State Department of Health. 
• Experience working with individuals involved with the criminal justice system preferred. 
• Ability to utilize a personal computer with applicable software to successfully perform essential job functions of the position including word processing, spread sheet, analysis, information retrieval, and tracking. 
• Current Washington State Drivers License, proof of insurance, and satisfactory drivers record that meets insurance coverage requirements.  
• Satisfactory criminal background clearances and excluded party sanctions required. 
• Must be able to obtain clearance at Thurston County Jail, Mason County Jail, Nisqually Jail, and Western State Hospital. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Familiarity and knowledge of competency restoration services. 
• Ability to utilize the Recovery Model, Evidence Based Practices, and effectively engage with program participants.  
• Ability to utilize various skills, methodologies, and approaches including motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, harm reduction approach. 
• Familiarity with trauma informed care for people with complex needs. 
• Familiarity and knowledge of best practices for alcohol/drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, mental health and developmental disabilities programs as well as with local social service agencies. 
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries, trusting and supportive relationships as well as provide inspiration and motivation to individuals transitioning toward recovery. 
• Ability to accurately meet documentation requirements, client encounters documented within 24 business hours. 
• Ability to document all client interaction utilizing DAP style documentation accurately and efficiently including assessments and dispositions.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.   
• Ability to write clear and concise clinical documents, reports, and correspondence. 
• Experience working with community providers and coordination with varied agency partners.  
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines, including data entry submissions.  
• Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork with program participants, other staff, Corrections Facility staff and outside agencies. 
• Ability to respectfully manage differences, opposing perspectives, opinions and interests.  
• Ability to apply organizational efficiency, and proficiency in prioritizing work assignments. 
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change. 
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to conceptualize and implement creative solutions.  
• Knowledge of local, state and federal government policy, regulations and decision making process. 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• Provides services primarily in community-based settings rather than a traditional office environment. Service locations include homeless encampments, local correctional facilities (Thurston County, Mason County, and Nisqually), state and local psychiatric facilities, participant residences, and other community settings as necessary. Requires frequent local travel to provide direct services, coordinate care, conduct outreach, and attend meetings with community partners and stakeholders. 
• Outreach may be performed in an outdoor setting and subject to weather conditions.  
• Regular, on site, predictable attendance is required.  
• Required to transport participants with the use of fleet vehicles.  
• Moderate physical exertion is required.  May be required to sit, stand, squat, walk short to moderate distances on uneven terrain, walk up and down stairs, lift or move up to 25 lbs. Regular and extended use of computer requiring sitting, standing, typing and viewing screen for extended periods of time.