AK Behavioral Health Clinician Sitka

Location: Sitka AK

This position provides evidence-based culturally relevant outpatient behavioral health treatment for those experiencing behavioral emotional and/or mental disorders. Clinical services include individual group family and marital therapy as well as bio-psychosocial assessments diagnostic evaluation care coordination and crisis intervention. The clinician is an active engaged member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individuals and families. The clinician maintains the patient electronic health record with timely documentation of services in accordance with established facility policies and procedures and regulatory bodies. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical productivity standards. This position provides after-hours Crisis Intervention Services on a shared rotating basis in the clinic locations in Haines Klawock Petersburg and Wrangell.

Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision that meet licensure requirements. Supervision for those not yet licensed will focus on the appropriate delivery of twelve core functions: Screening intake orientation assessment treatment planning therapy case management crisis intervention client education referral reports and records keeping and consultation.

Education Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Masters Degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
• • Once licensure is obtained it is a requirement to keep it current for the duration of employment.
  • Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of behavioral health services focused screening intake orientation assessment treatment planning therapy case management crisis intervention patient education referral reports and records keeping and consultation.
• Valid State of Alaska Drivers License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Facility Clinical Competency

Experience Required:

• Experience and expertise with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses.
• Ability to provide assessment treatment plans and referral for patients of all ages.