Behavioral Health Clinician

Pay Range: $31.83 - $44.56 This position provides evidence-based culturally relevant outpatient behavioral health treatment for individuals experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental disorders. Clinical services include individual, group, family, and marital therapy, plus bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluation, care coordination, and crisis intervention. The clinician is an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team supporting individuals and families. The clinician maintains the patient electronic health record with timely documentation in accordance with SEARHC policies and regulatory bodies, and follows established clinical productivity standards. This role includes after-hours crisis intervention services on a shared rotating basis in Haines, Klawock, Petersburg, and Wrangell. Clinicians not yet licensed receive supervision that meets licensure requirements, focusing on twelve core functions: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium serving Southeast Alaska residents. Employees are valued assets for their professional advancement and development. Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job Implement culturally relevant screening, assessment, diagnosing, treatment planning, and evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy for clients. Utilize trauma-informed care in all patient, employee, and community interactions. Integrate mental health and substance use disorder interventions as identified based on assessments and planning. Develop individualized treatment plans and reviews based on each individual’s needs. Provide care coordination, advocacy, motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education, and skill development. Maximize access to care and effective utilization by improving coping strategies, promoting self‑care, enhancing self‑understanding, and managing symptoms. Communicate and collaborate with clinical and paraprofessional team members across the health system to achieve treatment goals. Provide crisis intervention services within normal clinic hours. In rural clinics, provide shared rotating after‑hours crisis and emergency services. Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, screening tools, and discharge plans per SEARHC policy. Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements per governing board. Adhere to confidentiality and information release standards per HIPAA and SEARHC policy. Coordinate care within the SEARHC health system and local agencies to ensure appropriate referrals. Attend staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary team meetings professionally. Consistently meet productivity expectations to support timely patient access. Respond promptly to coding and audit requests in a timely, professional manner. 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 institution. Preferred licensure as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Keep licensure current for duration of employment. Non‑licensed clinicians will receive supervision ensuring appropriate delivery of behavioral health services, focused on screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, patient education, referral, reports, and records keeping. Valid State of Alaska driver’s license or obtainable within 6 months. Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred. SEARHC Clinical Competency assessment at 3 months and every 3 years thereafter. Experience Required Experience and expertise with behavioral health assessment and diagnosis. Ability to provide assessment, treatment plans, and referrals for patients of all ages. Knowledge of Behavioral health assessment and diagnostic evaluation criteria. Treatment plan development and patient/family centered goals and objectives. Evidence‑based modern methods, techniques, and procedures used in individual, group, and family therapy. Federal and state mandatory reporting requirements. Ethical, legal, and regulatory practices, including HIPAA, CARF, The Joint Commission, HRSA, State Medicaid, and Federal regulations. Skill and Ability to Assess patients for risk of suicide or self‑harm and develop safety plans. Advocate for patients and coordinate required services to resolve crisis situations. Analyze, evaluate, and diagnose situations, adopting effective courses of action. Document clear, concise reports from direct patient observation, screenings, and assessments per professional and regulatory standards. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to meet evolving patient needs. Maintain knowledge of new developments in behavioral health assessment and counseling. Required Certifications Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC. Driver License – State of Alaska. #J-18808-Ljbffr SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)