Mental Health Clinician 2 (PCN 20-1083)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is hiring a Mental Health Clinician 2 in Anchorage, Alaska. Under the supervision of a Mental Health Clinician 3, this position identifies people with severe mental illness who are transitioning from DOC custody to felony probation in the Anchorage area, and coordinates individualized community-based treatment services to promote public safety and reduce recidivism and re-institutionalization.

The position assesses and monitors a community caseload and communicates with and supports service providers. It serves as a liaison among DOC mental health, probation, courts, and community providers to address clinical, forensic, and related issues affecting clients. The role requires clinical knowledge and skills but does not provide clinical services. Court testimony and attendance at Parole Board hearings may be required as needed.

The position is primarily co-located with the Anchorage Probation Office team and works closely with mental health clinicians, medical staff, probation officers, and the reentry support team. The Division is dedicated to providing essential health care and promoting rehabilitation, with a culture emphasizing professionalism, quality, safety, respect, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
• Education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in analysis and assessment, decision making, interpersonal skills, psychology, and therapy and counseling.
• Knowledge of human behavior, mental processes, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental ailments and career guidance.
• Professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework, or equivalent education and/or training that provides the required competencies.
• Demonstrated professionalism, including accountability, efficient work habits, clear communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Effective oral and written communication, including adapting communication to the audience and information, listening attentively, and responding appropriately to nonverbal cues.
• Adaptability, including gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to changing demands and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify people with severe mental illness who are convicted of felony charges and transitioning from DOC custody to felony probation in the Anchorage area.
• Plan and coordinate individualized treatment services and arrange appropriate community-based services.
• Assess and monitor a community caseload while communicating with and supporting service providers.
• Act as a liaison among DOC mental health, probation, courts, and community service providers to troubleshoot issues and promote mutual understanding of clinical, forensic, and other matters affecting clients.
• Testify in court and attend Parole Board hearings as needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Opportunity to assist people returning to the community.
• Opportunity to gain a strong working knowledge of the criminal justice system, community supports, and an inter-agency multidisciplinary team supporting reentry success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level