Behavioral Health Clinician - Non-Licensed

Outpatient Psychotherapist

With a mission of "Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare", we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors.

This position is responsible for providing outpatient psychotherapy to agency clients. This position is a great opportunity for individuals who are master's level clinicians who are working towards clinical licensure. We welcome new graduates to apply and to learn more about the excellent clinical training and supervision opportunities that are available.

Essential Functions/Roles & Responsibilities of the Position

• Provide psychotherapeutic and/or outpatient services to clients in the agency.
• Provide assessment through a variety of psychological and/or psychosocial evaluation techniques.
• Provide counseling through a variety of treatment modalities.
• Act as liaison with other community agencies on the client's behalf when appropriate.
• Provide consultation and education to other agency staff.
• Responsible for maintaining professional, respectful and effective working relationships with staff, patients and community professionals/agencies.
• Complete mental health and integrated assessments.
• Participates in periodic trainings, and satisfactorily completes required training in a timely manner.
• Adheres to appropriate professional, ethical, and legal standards, and complies with organizational privacy and client confidentiality practices.
• Provides high levels of direct client care.
• Must pass State required background check and pre-hire drug test.

Position Requirements

Education: Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field required. License: Not required at hire but AK licensure expected within 3 years of hire. Experience: Experience in working with SMI or SED population. Must pass drug test and State required background check.

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska