MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (Medical Officer) Range 24/EXE

Salary: $48.13 - $95.09 Hourly
Location : 716 West 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Executive
Job Number: 2026-00264
Department: Anchorage Police Department
Division: Deputy Chief Ops
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT : Anchorage Police Department
HOURS OF WORK : Monday - Sunday, clinicians may be assigned to either of the following shifts on four consecutive days of the week: 9am to 7pm or 2pm to 12am
LOCATION : 716 W 4th Avenue
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties


Perform triage, crisis assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization; referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP). Provide client-centered mental health services; implement program goals; provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework services to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders. Develop a collaborative relationship with the officer they will be paired with. Work environment is office based and mobile, including roving to individuals in need of MIHP services who are in homeless shelters, residences, hotels, hospitals, other public agencies, and the community at large. Foster relationships with external psychosocial agencies and organizations. Provide consultative services to other Municipal offices. Support other teams of the MIHP, as needed. Participate in department training, planning and unit strategies.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Medical degree from an accredited Medical School and six (6) years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:
• A State of Alaska Physician License at time of application.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

OR

Master's or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling and two (2) years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 30 days of hire.

Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If clicked for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If clicked for hire, the appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 30 days of hire, and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance at time of hire. If the individual clicked for this position fails to obtain these requirements within the specified timeline, they individual will be terminated.
If clicked for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the clicked applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory results of the following: an extensive background and financial check; All information from pre-employment assessments is the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and are confidential. Copies of any pre-employment examinations will not be provided to the applicant by the MOA or the medical examiner.
Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:


Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01


In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your level of completed education?

• Master's or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling
• Medical degree from an accredited Medical School

04


How many years of experience do you have in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders?

• less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

05


Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
06


Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearances. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?

• Yes
• No

Required Question