Counselor

Job Description

Job Summary : This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska for licensed and pre-licensed counselors. The clinician will provide direct psychotherapy services to children, individuals, couples, and families with regular consultation support provided by a supervisor. Licensed and pre-licensed clinicians will participate in weekly clinical supervision, case presentations, and ongoing professional development training.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Weekly or biweekly consultation with a licensed professional counselor supervisor.

• Clinical, psychotherapeutic engagement with clients individually and in group sessions, to facilitate and support therapeutic treatment goals.

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment and adhere to HIPAA requirements.

• Offer clients trauma-competent and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

• Regularly assess and track client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, including supervisory instruction, to create and implement treatment plans that align with the Catalyst Counseling philosophy and the client’s goals.

• Prepare and maintain treatment records and reports.

• Administrative responsibilities as necessary, including answering phone calls, coordinating scheduling, answering emails and messages.

• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information.

• Serve as a client advocate to coordinate services and/or to resolve crisis situations.

• Respond as necessary and testify in court if subpoenaed.

• Stay current on therapeutic techniques and research, participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Ability to facilitate group sessions as well as individual/family sessions, as needed.

Qualifications:

Licensed Clinician

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• Must have completed and obtained licensure in the state of Alaska and have a current license as a LPC, LPC-S, LMSW, or LCSW.
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Pre-licensed Clinician

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• Must have completed and obtained a Master's level degree in the field of counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work at time of hiring.
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• Ability to work ethically and respectfully with culturally diverse populations including children, individuals, couples, and families with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
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• Experience in working with a variety of clients and can utilize skills with trauma-focused therapeutic modalities such as brainspotting, EMDR, IFS/parts work, and somatic experiencing. If pre-licensed, willingness to train in bottom-up trauma treatment modalities such as brainspotting and/or other trauma-focused interventions.
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• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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• A collaborative and inclusive approach to clinical work.
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• Ability to engage in reflective practice, and to receive and integrate feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
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• Documentation and organizational skills.
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• Ability to manage a caseload of 10 – 25 clients per week.
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Physical Requirements:

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• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Education:

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• Master's (Required)
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Work Location: In-Person, Fairbanks, AK 99701