Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

• Voted Best Place to Work in Alaska for 4 Years Running
• Benefits and no Licensor Required

Job summary :

Set Free Alaska is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our award-winning outpatient 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. 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 in a Residential setting.

Benefits :

Insurance

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Short Term Disability

401K with 3% match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Stipend

Qualifications : Required :

Masters 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 CEUs 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 clients 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 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

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 Childrens Services, and Therapeutic Courts