Pay Range:

Pay Range:$38.93 - $54.76

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

This position specializes in evidence-based culturally relevant outpatient treatment for children and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental disorders. Clinical services include individual, group, and family therapy as well as assessment and diagnostic evaluation, case consultation, and crisis intervention. The clinician is an active member of multidisciplinary treatment teams that support children and families and engages with outside service providers where indicated. The clinician maintains the patient electronic health record with timely documentation of services in accordance with established SEARHC policies and procedures and regulatory bodies. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical productivity standards.

Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision that meet licensure requirements. Supervision for those not yet licensed will focus on the appropriate delivery of twelve core functions: Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and records keeping, and consultation.

Shift Details

Mon through Fri 8-5, Tues through Sat 8-5
Mon through Fri 9-6, Tues through Sat 9-6

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Implement culturally relevant child and family focused screening, assessment, diagnosing, treatment planning, and evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy to meet the needs of the clients served.
Utilizing Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of patient, employee, and community interactions.
Develop individualized treatment plans and treatment reviews based upon individual child/family needs.
Implement therapeutic interventions, e.g., CBT, DBT, IFS, play therapy, group and family therapy to support positive behavioral change, emotional development, improved family and social relationships and healthy habits.
Provide care coordination, advocacy, motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education and skill development.
Maximize access to care and effective utilization of care by focusing on improving coping strategies and skills, promoting self-care, improving self-understanding, and management of symptoms.
Where indicated, integrate mental health/substance use disorder interventions as identified on the results of the individualized assessment and treatment plan.
Communicate and collaborate with clinical and paraprofessional team members across the health system to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
Provide crisis intervention services within normal clinic hours when indicated.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services within the electronic health record including but not limited to assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, screening tools, and discharge plans as required by SEARCH policy and procedure.
Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements as required by clinician’s licensing board.
Adhere to patient confidentiality, sharing, and release of information per HIPAA and SEARHC policy.
Coordinate care within the SEARCH health system and local community social agencies to assure appropriate referrals are offered for optimal individualized care.
Attend, engage, and professionally participate in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Consistently meet productivity expectations to support ongoing patient access to timely care.
Promptly respond to coding and audit requests and corrections in a respectful, professional, and timely fashion.
Complete all required provider enrollment expectations and documentation.
Other duties as assigned

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Once licensure is obtained it is a requirement to keep it current for the duration of employment.
- Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision for behavioral health services focused on providing the appropriate delivery of core functions: Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, patient education, referral, reports, and records keeping, and consultation.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required

Experience and expertise with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses.
Ability to provide assessment, treatment plans, and referral for patients of all ages.

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Required Certifications:

Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Driver License - State of Alaska

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