CLINICIAN BL-05

Mat-Su Health Services•Big Lake, AK

36d•$78,000 - $82,000

About The Position

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Our Mission, dedicated to improving the health of our community, one person at a time—through affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care, attracts and inspires a caring, competent workforce. To learn more about our agency or view career opportunities, visit our website: https://www.mshsak.org/ Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals, and short-term counseling to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting. Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team-based setting.

Requirements

Must be an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Worker in the State of Alaska.
Two years of experience providing direct counseling services.
Have general knowledge of EMR/EHR software and Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work effectively with patients who have conditions that necessitate lifestyle changes
High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style
Knowledge of DSM IVtr and DSM 5, ASAM criteria
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatment for behavioral health conditions
Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of behavioral health conditions
Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone
Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, other behavioral health providers, as well as administrative and support staff
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to relate in a positive and courteous manner
Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner
Demonstrated understanding, respect, and appreciation for diversity.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in providing integrated and/or initial consult assessments and developing treatment plans.
Demonstrates competency in providing individual, group, and family therapy using best-practice approaches to treatment.
Assists primary healthcare providers in recognizing and treating psychiatric disorders and psychological problems within the scope of the license.
Provides referral to Behavioral Health Services for longer-term treatment, as appropriate.
May provide treatment to SED/SMI population as needed.
Completes all clinical documentation according to state and professional regulations with minimal error and correction.
Attends to all billing reports, claims, and correspondence required in connection with the services rendered promptly.
Demonstrates competency in provision of after hour, 24/7- emergency services and/or; day time crisis coverage.
Completes and submits all crisis intervention documentation in a timely manner with minimal errors.
Initiates and participates in clinical supervision proportionate to licensure and level of experience and training in peer and one-to-one settings.
May see agency level 2 rehab clients as needed.
Provides a minimum of 50% productivity/billable time per week.