Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist
About The Position
Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist 2: Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist 2 provides rapid, community-based mental health crisis interventions for individuals experiencing acute behavioral, emotional, or substance use crises. This role frequently dispatches with EMS/911 and delivers psychiatric emergency services across the Emergency Department and community. The position requires advanced assessment, de-escalation, and clinical decision-making skills to ensure immediate stabilization and safety. Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist 3: The Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist 3 provides rapid, community-based mental health crisis interventions for individuals experiencing acute behavioral, emotional, or substance use crises. This role frequently dispatches with EMS/911 and delivers psychiatric emergency services across the Emergency Department and community. The position requires advanced assessment, de-escalation, and clinical decision-making skills to ensure immediate stabilization and safety. In addition to the core functions, this role helps develop and refine policies and procedures and conducts new and ongoing staff training.
Requirements
- Masters degree in social work or behavioral sciences in a licensable discipline by the Alaska Behavioral Regulatory Board.
- One (1) year of experience as a behavioral health counselor (BHCT2).
- Four (4) years of experience as a behavioral health counselor (BHCT3).
- Refer to Mandatory Education Policy upon hire and complete required certifications within the grace period.
- Active State of Alaska LCSW license.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
