Job Details

Summary:

Full benefits paid: health, Rx, dental, paid half-dependent coverage, short and long-term disability, life, and 12 paid holidays. Personal leave: 1st - 4th years 26 days per year, 5th year 29.5 days per year. Retirement: 401(a) Pension Plan 8% by employer & 403 (b) TDA & Roth contributions, a subsidized gym membership, among many other benefits.

The Behavioral Health Clinician position is located in the Community & Family Services Division under the supervision of the Community & Family Services Division Director and is an integral member of Chugachmiut Health Services and works collaboratively with other Health Services staff to provide comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services. It is of utmost importance that the Behavioral Health Clinician ensures that all communications, both written and verbal, for which he/she is responsible meet the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

Duties:

A Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct services including assessment and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns. This position carries responsibility for assisting in the recovery and healing process for beneficiaries. The Behavioral Health Clinician ensures that all communications for which he/she is responsible, both written and verbal, meet the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy and professionalism. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:Provide culturally appropriate individual, couples, family and group behavioral health therapeutic services. This includes mental health, chemical dependency treatment and therapeutic recovery support services.Provide appropriate and relevant referrals for ongoing care and support.Be knowledgeable in and able to provide therapy sessions, support services, and crisis interventions in person and via telehealth.Work collaboratively with other Behavioral and Health Services staff in providing comprehensive counseling services.Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and referrals.Prepare and maintain confidential records and program reports (including program evaluation) and adhere to governmental and organizational policies at all times.Remain current with all documentation (client records and agency reports) using AKAIMS, CERNER (for scheduling and referrals) and/or other prescribed documentation programs.Provide educational programming for schools and community groups.Be able and willing to provide services in a variety of settings including but not limited to schools, homes, or village-based clinics.Review mental health and alcohol and drug abuse literature and remain up to date on evidence-based treatment modalities and promising practices.Attend workshops, conferences and other forms of training as necessary for certification and licensure.Participate in individual and group clinical supervision facilitated by the Behavioral Health Director.This position serves five remote communities and frequent travel is expected.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Masters' degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field is required.Five years work experience with two of those five years in cross-cultural service delivery is preferred, with preference given to service delivery in rural areas, with Alaska Native/American Indian people.Must have or be eligible and/or working towards State of Alaska Licensure in respective field.

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Announcement #:

02-25-18-001

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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