Clinical Associate I, II, III On-Call

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN•Fairbanks, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are committed to helping Alaskan’s recover. The Residential team provides mental health residential treatment for adults with acute mental health needs who have not responded to outpatient treatment, have needs that cannot be met in a less-restrictive setting, or would benefit from further treatment following inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The team provides medication services and individual and group services with a focus on skill development including communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution; life and social skills to restore functioning; and self-regulation, anger management, and other mood management skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license with a 5-year clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Associate degree applicants greatly encouraged to apply
Completed Peer Support Training
Experience in a Clinical Associate/Case Management/Peer Support Role
Completed SOAR Adult Curriculum

Responsibilities

Provide assertive outreach and engage individuals in the community “where they are at” and work to address barriers to housing and improve social welfare and healthcare access/ outcomes.
Provide case management support to clients in connecting to community resources as well as active skill building, focusing on skills to address functional impairments and to enhance the quality of life
Assist clients in meeting project goals; to include areas of management of daily routine/skills building, applications for housing, employment/social welfare, healthcare, and referring to needed treatment or community resources.