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*About us*

*Common Thread Counseling* is a dynamic therapy group practice in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to providing transformative care for individuals navigating the complexities of trauma. We specialize in experiential and evidence-based approaches, including Brainspotting, EMDR, Sensorimotor therapy and others, to help clients heal and reclaim their lives. Our core values of passion for helping people achieve deep, sustainable healing, authenticity, respect for client autonomy, financial sustainability, and creating deep relationships with clients and among the team, guide our work. We foster a supportive environment where therapists are valued and empowered to provide exceptional care. Join our team and be part of a community committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of Alaskans.

Our work environment includes:

* Modern office setting
* Work-from-home days
* Growth opportunities
* Flexible working hours
* Supportive work environment

*Why you should join the CTC team:*

- Established private therapy practice with a *stable referral base*, excellent reputation and connections in Alaskan community.

- *Independence and freedom *of private practice without the burden of business ownership

- You are *in control of your schedule*, rates, clinical care for your clients

- Enjoy your secure, private, class A *office space in South Anchorage*

- CTC will provide *website, electronic health records*, scheduling and billing system, Internet access, as well as social media *marketing*, business cards and initial mail marketing to established referral network.

- Extensive *onboarding*, as well as ongoing *consultation* time is available as needed

- *Private pay *system provides you with a stable, predictable income

- *Flat fee reimbursement system *provides for transparency and puts you in control of your earnings.

- We value your continued growth. $800 a year *CEU reimbursement* and Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2 trainings in Anchorage are available to you to enhance your contracted services

- *We are here to support you* and further your development as an independent therapist.

*Position Description: *The outpatient therapist will provide culturally competent mental health services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns.

*Major Areas of Responsibility:*

* Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to clients as scheduled.
* Complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of date of service (recommended to be completed daily)
* Actively participate as a positive member of the clinical environment.
* Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
* Complete all recommended continuing education requirements
* Stay current with updated research and best practices.
* Be aware of community referral sources and refer when necessary.
* Secure client information per HIPAA standards.
* Maintain case files within electronic health record (EHR).
* Perform other duties as required by and relevant to contract services (including but not limited to phone client interviews, authorization and billing forms, phone calls, and participating in case consultation meetings).

*Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*

* Knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family
* Skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis
* Skill in working with a variety of cultures
* Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies
* Ability to provide necessary self-care
* Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinic staff
* Awareness of personal strengths and appropriate timing for referrals

*Education and Experience:*

* A Master's or Doctoral degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited educational insititution
* Licensed within the State of Alaska to provide services required for the position
* Previous experience in providing outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, and/or knowledge of EHR are desirable but not required
* Brainspotting Phase 1 completed, Phase 2 and certification preferred or able to complete within a month of hire

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $250.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 5 per week

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):
* Do you have experience of working with clients with psychological trauma? If so, please describe
* Are you trained in any bottom-up therapy modalities (EMDR, Brainspotting, Sensorimotor, etc.) How many years have you been practicing each modality?
* Are you licensed to practice therapy in the state of Alaska? Please name the license.

Education:
* Master's (Required)

Experience:
* providing therapy: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Anchorage, AK 99518: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anchorage, AK 99518

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