Job Details

Salary: $97,673.99 - $192,965.19 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Executive
Job Number: 2025-00147
Department: Anchorage Fire Department
Division: Mobile Integrated Health Program
Opening Date: 06/18/2025
Closing Date: 7/18/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD).

HOURS OF WORK: Variable shifts (Day shift 0900-2100, Night shift 2100-0900)

LOCATION OF WORK: 1140 Airport Heights
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties

Perform triage, crisis assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization; referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP). Provide client-centered mental health services; implement program goals; provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework services to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders. Develop a collaborative relationship with the officer they will be paired with. Work environment is office based and mobile, including roving to individuals in need of MIHP services who are in homeless shelters, residences, hotels, hospitals, other public agencies, and the community at large. Foster relationships with external psychosocial agencies and organizations. Provide consultative services to other Municipal offices. Support other teams of the MIHP, as needed. Participate in department training, planning and unit strategies. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Provide mobile, community-based responses to behavioral health crises across the Municipality of Anchorage as part of a team with a Firefighter EMT or Paramedic. Duties include conducting triage, verbal de-escalation, crisis risk assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and determining appropriate levels of behavioral health care. The Mobile Crisis Team responds to a wide variety of locations, including private residences, shelters, businesses, parks, hotels, sidewalks, and other community settings. The work environment is both mobile and office-based and may involve working in inclement weather and dynamic conditions.

Deliver client-centered, trauma-informed mental health services and implement program goals. Provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework to individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, or neurodevelopmental disorders. Establish a collaborative working relationship with the assigned medical provider. Foster partnerships with external agencies, stakeholders, and organizations. Offer consultative support to other municipal departments. Assist other teams within the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MIHP) as needed. Participate in departmental training, strategic planning, and unit development initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Medical degree from an accredited Medical School, and six (6) years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

• A State of Alaska Physician License at time of application.

OR

Master's or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling, and two (2) years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire with satisfactory driving record.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Must possess the following abilities/qualities:

• Assess, intervene, or implement necessary emergency procedure protocols when dealing with behavioral health crises/emergencies.
• Multi-task with little to no supervision.
• Communicate verbally and in written format in a professional manner.
• Analytical skills.

Preference:

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Licensed Professional in Psychology, Counseling and/ or Marriage & Family Counseling.

Additional Important Information

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, verifying dates of employment, and a drug screen.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion

Application Process:

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-####.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) ###-#### during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) ###-####.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your completed level of education?

• Medical degree from an accredited Medical School
• Master's or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling
• N/A

05

Do you possess a State of Alaska Physician License at the time of this application?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following licenses do you possess?

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional in Psychology, Counseling and/or Marriage & Family Counseling
• N/A

08

How many years of experience do you have as a behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders?

• None - less than 2 years
• 2 years - less than 4 years
• 4 years - less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

Required Question