Job Posting for Mental Health Clinician I / II at Set Free Alaska
*** Voted Best Place to Work in Alaska in 2022 ***
** $1500 Signing Bonus, Great Benefits and no Licensor Required **
Job summary:
Set Free Alaska is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our award-winning team. You are the perfect candidate if you are someone that is passionate about helping others and looking for more than just a job. You joined the behavioral health field to help others. At Set Free we value that and set up our caseloads to ensure you have the time to provide excellent service while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Clinicians are on the front lines of the fight, championing others as they find hope and healing. We appreciate the work you do and strive to care for our teams in a way that gives evidence to that. Set Free was voted the Best Place to Work in Alaska for all employers under 250 employees. Apply now to add your skills, knowledge, and passion to our team of life-changers! The Mental Health Clinician will deliver direct counseling to clients.
Benefits:
Insurance
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Short Term Disability
401K with 3% match
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Stipend
Clinical Supervision for licensure (LPC and/or LCSW)
Qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
The ability to complete State approved continued education units as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) within one (1) year of employment
Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including:
Delivering direct therapeutic services (group and individual)
Crisis intervention skills
Assessments, treatment planning and treatment team participation
Case management
Utilization of tools, such as DSM 5 and ASAM criteria
Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
Skills required:
Adhere to the ethical guidelines of profession and maintain current CEU’s needed for any acquired licensure
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
Punctuality and consistent reliability reporting to work
The ability to:
Be a team player, demonstrating motivation, exercising discretion and dependability
Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries
Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
Proficient computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools
Job responsibilities:
Conduct and construct assessments for substance abuse problems and/or psychological/ psychiatric problems/disorders utilizing diagnostic criteria from the DSM 5, ICD 10 and ASAM
Establish and implement treatment plans that are individualized to the needs and goals of the client, using a Strengths Based Model and meeting the standards authorized by the overseeing state agency. Aid the client’s participation in the development of this treatment plan and conduct treatment plan reviews through the duration of treatment
Prepare and conduct individual and group counseling sessions and family sessions as needed within scope of education/experience, structuring the sessions according to the needs, goals and individual strengths and limitations of each client
Participate as a part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients in weekly team meetings. Provide case conceptualization for clients at weekly team meetings
Assist in the detection of “at risk” clients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
Administer UA’s and breathalyzers as needed
Case management to include coordination of care, referrals and collateral involvement with other providers to ensure continuity of care
Work collaboratively with other local agencies to include; Department of Corrections, Office of Children’s Services, and Therapeutic Courts
Clinician I, II or Senior Licensed Clinician/Anchorage
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