Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician

Sitka, AK

$25K Sign On and $10K relo for qualified hire!

This position performs evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders. An essential component of the position is evaluation of individuals who present in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care, up to and including involuntary psychiatric hospitalization (Alaska Statute Title 47 Involuntary Commitment and Admission for Treatment). The clinician also performs other behavioral health services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluations, crisis counseling and intervention, discharge planning, and coordination of care external agencies. The clinician is an active, professional, engaged member of the patient's interdisciplinary hospital treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, utilization review staff, social work, discharge planners, etc. All services are documented within the electronic health record in accordance with established facility policies, procedures and regulatory bodies. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical outcome measures and productivity standards.

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) preferred.
• • 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 to ensure appropriate delivery of behavioral health services focused 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.
• BLS required within 3 months of hire
• Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required

• 2 years experience in a mental health, substance use treatment program or similar behavioral health social service agency
• Experience with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses for patients of all ages