Co-Occurring Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Vision  

To end homelessness. 

MISSION STATEMENT:  

All youth experiencing homelessness and youth at risk of being homeless are empowered to be contributing, self-supporting members of their community.  

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Co-Occurring Clinician  
REPORTS TO:  Assigned staff 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full time 
CLASSIFICATION:
Hourly 
LOCATION: 300 North Willow Street Wasilla AK 99654  
FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The Mental Health Clinical is an integral part of our service team and is responsible for providing integrated services for clients experiencing behavioral health needs. 

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provides a broad spectrum of therapeutic assessment, treatment, and referral services to diverse behavioral health clients, including children, adolescents, adults and families. 

• Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments, encompassing integrated mental health and substance use evaluations. This includes precise diagnosis according to DSM guidelines, determining appropriate levels of care based on ASAM criteria, and formulating treatment plans and service recommendations. 

• Conduct therapeutic groups to include, didactic, process, and experiential/expressive activities. 

• Provide clinical focused individual sessions to include intensive case management.   

• Participants in clinical team meetings to ensure clinical service provided are appropriate and adhere to the written treatment plan.  

• Ensure support, advocacy, referral, and case management services to include domestic violence/sexual assault/human trafficking survivors 

• Work with staff to create, implement, monitor, and update individual safety plans. 

• Ensures personal clinical records adhere to CARF, State, Federal, and Ethical guidelines in terms of accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. 

• Networks with other providers to help survivors access community resources 

• Maintain relationships with all partnering agencies and referral sources. 

• Upon request, provide training, mentorship and clinical directions to My House staff 

• Other duties and tasks as negotiated. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Master’s Degree in Social work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or 
  Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.  

• Three (3) years of providing services in the Behavioral Health and SUD field.  

• Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed practices.  

• If in recovery must be in remission for two (2) years and working a program of recovery 

• Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification (CDC II) is working towards a (CDCS) in accordance with State requirements. 

• Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal 
  background check, approved National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) status, and 
  state Approval as a Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) or a Provisional (QAP) 

• Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and insurable under My House vehicle 

insurance 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:  

• Licensed in field of expertise. 

• Certified EMDR provider 

• Certified trauma specialist.  

• Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification (CDCS)  

• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certified111 

• Current NPI and QAP 

• SKILLS/COMPETENCIES  

• Proficient in consumer intake processes, encompassing interviews, assessments, DSM criteria, ASAM Patient Placement Criteria, and referrals. 

• Possesses knowledge of substance use and behavioral health disorders. 

• Expertise and experience in program development involving trauma informed approaches to the assessment and treatment of behavioral health disorders in adolescents, and adults. 

• Familiarity and/or experience in the fields of DV, SA, Human Trafficking and Commercial Sex Exploitation 

• Skilled in building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. 

• Knowledgeable about HIPAA/42CFR regulations and adept at safeguarding client privacy. 

• Capable of evaluating and delivering effective emergency services for individuals in behavioral health crisis. 

• Capable of maintaining accurate records and producing timely and precise written reports. 

Disclaimer  

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.