Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Bethel Family Clinic • Bethel, AK

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Clinicians are trained to provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to address needs related to emotional, behavioral, and psychological wellness. Behavioral Health Clinicians are responsible for assessing and diagnosing psychological and emotional disorders; implementing treatment plans and goals; and helping to empower clients to resolve barriers that prevent them from achieving optimal mental and emotional wellness.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Valid and current Alaska LCSW license.
• Ability to make psychosocial assessments; develop and implement viable treatment plans, trauma treatment experience.
• Active LCSW in the state of Alaska.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in the counseling of clients ranging in all ages from child through adult.
• Continuous learning and skill enhancement; maintain all required license needs and CEU provisions.
• Communication proficiency - written and verbal.
• Professional and Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility and attention to detail
• Initiative
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Identify people and communities in need of help.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients' clinical diagnosis and level of care needed.
• Create and implement treatment plans using evidence-based practices and interventions that are culturally and ethically appropriate.
• Empower clients to cope with changes and challenges in their lives that create barriers to wellness.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Case Manager to research, refer, and advocate for community resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare to assist and improve a client's well-being.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed to respond to mental health emergencies.
• Ensure clients' situations have improved by providing follow-up care.
• Maintain case files and records in a confidential and secure manner.
• Develop and evaluate programs and services to ensure that basic client needs are met.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal mandates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree