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Behavioral Health – Clinician I or II

Exempt/Full Time Salaried
LOC, Anchorage, AK, US

Summary of Job Functions: 

The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing Therapeutic to Mental Health Services individuals who experience severe emotional disturbance, serious mental illness, and/or intellectual developmental disabilities. The Clinician may also provide some clinical consultation and training.

(For Clinician I):
This position works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. This position is for a clinician actively (preferably) working towards obtaining LPC/LCSW licensure within two years of the start of this job. This position also prefers someone actively working towards certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor.

(For Clinician II):
This position works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. This position is for a clinician who has a current LPC/LCSW licensure. This position also holds or is currently actively working towards certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Completes comprehensive intake assessments including yearly updates within the program.
• Develops and monitors the implementation of Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Provides written documentation on all contacts with individuals or groups.
• Participates in treatment team/case review meetings for Behavioral Health program.
• Attends all required agency training.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Current knowledge of DSM-5 TR, chemical dependency, Medicaid regulations, DHSS, and BHS service principles and agency policies and procedures.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Building and maintaining positive relationships
• Collaboration
• Oral / Written Communication
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving /critical thinking skills
• Strong writing skills; strong interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to communicate thoroughly and accurately with supervisor, staff, consumers, parents, guardians other service agencies, and the public.
•  Strong ability to facilitate meetings, good listening skills, and strong mediation and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree with a preferred concentration of study in counseling, social work, and psychology.
• Minimum of three years experience in the social services field and a minimum of two years experience counseling adults and children who experience emotional disturbance, mental illness, and/or developmental disabilities. Prefer credentials in substance abuse.
• LPC/LCSW required.   (For Clinician II)  

Required Licenses, Clearances & Training:

• Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
• Current TB test/clearance
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Clean driving record
• Pass mandatory agency training (i.e., CPR, Mandt, Programs)
• LPC/LCSW or other professional licensure is required. (For Clinician II)  

Equipment Used:

• Personal Vehicle
• Appropriate Office Equipment

The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer