Intake Clinician - Community Behavioral Services - Juneau - Open Until Filled
Intake Clinician - Community Behavioral Services - Juneau - Open Until Filled
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Job Description
Intake Clinician
Job Class: Counselor
Department: Community & Behavioral Services
Type of Position: Exempt
Location of Work: Juneau AK
Salary Grade(s): 1113 $71389.50 DOE)
Hours of Work: MF 8:00 am 4:30 pm
Employment Category: Regular FullTime
PURPOSE
The Community & Behavioral Services (CBS) Intake Clinician is responsible for being the first clinical point of contact for participants. They will complete assessments initial treatment plans and crisis interventions when needed. Incumbent will identify needed services around treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues and will make appropriate recommendations and referrals. CBS Intake Clinician will provide culturally responsive and compassionate therapeutic services to assist in the mental emotional and social wellbeing of Tribal citizens families and communities. The CBS Intake Clinician operates under the nowrongdoor philosophy seeking to connect all participants with the proper care in a traumainformed manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial integrated mental health and substance use disorder assessments for all participants in a traumainformed and culturally responsive manner. This includes facetoface interview with participant discussion with relevant professionals review of previous treatment records etc.
Assist team to obtain appropriate intake paperwork and Releases of Information (ROIs) assisting participant with completion if needed
Identify needs and make appropriate diagnoses consulting with supervisor as needed
Offer comprehensive treatment recommendations and facilitate appropriate needed referrals identified in assessment process both internally and externally
Determine medical necessity for services and establish initial personcentered treatment plans
Oversee treatment plans and participate in treatmentteam meetings for participants that are not actively meeting with a clinician (for example someone with a case manager only)
Use and integrate screening tools in assessment process as indicated or required (AST PST ASAM etc.
Provide same day crisis interventions for participants who need immediate care
Offer shortterm therapy for crisis stabilization with small caseload of participants who are unable to access other clinical care immediately
Establish and maintain regular contact with the waiting list of individuals
Maintain complete participant case files with timely and compliant documentation
Provide monthly data for operational reports
Complete annual training plans to ensure clinician maintains competency levels to the highest standard in evidencebased training areas such as Motivational Interviewing
Participate in providing presentations on mental wellness
Participate in community engagement events and activities
Acquire ongoing continuing education (CEUs) to maintain professional licensure
Other duties as assigned
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of the DSM V TR and diagnostic interviewing
Understanding of HIPAA and 42CFR to ensure confidentiality is upheld at all times
Knowledge of Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (Public Law 95608 and its significance history and implementation
Ability to abide by the basic regulations operating policies and procedures regarding Tlingit & Haida programs
Knowledge of community needs problems and resources
Sensitivity to diverse cultures and community standards
Recognize and reinforce the inherent strengths of Alaska Native/ American Indians families and communities
Ability to educate and advocate for children youth adults and families
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to be selfdirected in problem solving and decision making
Ability to work collaboratively with professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes
Specialized experience in culturally responsive substance use disorder and mental health treatment
Advanced clinical skills in working with Alaska Natives/American Indians and the commitment to provide high standards of care
Protect and maintain confidentiality of participants
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education experience skills)
Masters Degree in field of social work counseling psychology or related field
2 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive assessments
State of Alaska Licensure in Social Work Counseling Psychology or related field
Valid Drivers License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education experience skills)
Knowledge of the Tlingit and Haida cultures and traditions
5 years of clinical experience providing culturally responsive counseling services to Alaska Native/American Indians including crisis interventions assessments and treatment planning
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary requiring routine walking standing bending and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is at will. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a preemployment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.
Employment Type
Full Time
