Mental Health Clinician I / II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Conducts clinical interviews and assessments to gather information for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.

• Implements interventions utilizing evidence-based techniques and methodologies sanctioned by the department.

• Offers individual and group therapy along with collateral interventions, fostering an environment of trust and safety.

• Provides crisis intervention for clients experiencing significant emotional distress.

• Refers clients to community agencies and providers for additional support or services.

• Ensures compliance with State Regulations, legal mandates, and established Borough policies and procedures regarding mental health services.

• Assists patients in finding resources by contacting relevant agencies both over the phone and in person; coordinates with other agencies on mental health case referrals; organizes hospitalization for patients needing inpatient care.

• Employs various diagnostic and rating tools to assess client progress and the effectiveness of interventions or to aid in treatment planning.

• Engages in the development of treatment plans aimed at alleviating existing impairment areas, ensuring that these plans contain problem-solving objectives.

• Acts as a service coordinator as assigned.

• Records daily interventions provided to clients; accurately documents all billable interactions in OPUS, using DAP note formatting.

• Participates in weekly clinical supervision and adheres to training guidelines and instructions from the clinical supervisor.

• Attends and engages in team meetings to review current cases; collaborates with social and community agencies as appropriate; complies with applicable confidentiality laws and maintains case records, including agency forms and documentation sheets.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.

• A combination of education, experience, and licensure will be considered.

• Must be pursuing CDC I certification; eligibility for CDC II certification must be achieved within three years of hire.

• Experience in the substance abuse or mental health field, including delivering direct individual and group services.

• Ability to conduct assessments using the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.

• Capability to create personalized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.

• Participation in treatment teams.

• Skills in crisis intervention.

• Experience in case management and supervision.

• Adherence to the ethical guidelines of the relevant profession.

• Maintenance of required CEUs for licensure and ongoing professionalism.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Basic computer proficiency and adeptness with electronic communication tools.

• Ability to administer UAs and breathalyzers as required.

• Collaboration as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns related to clients.

• Receives direct supervision from the Program Manager.

🏝️ Benefits

• ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance.

• Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement).

• 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%.

• Life & ADD Insurance Policy fully covered by the employer.

• Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by the employer.

• 10 Paid Holidays per year.

• Accrual of Paid Time Off.

• Paid Training and Credentialing.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Monthly cash stipend.

• Supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.