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 .

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.