MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II - Anchorage AK

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Anchorage, AK

23d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) serving at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage. The role is within the Anchorage Police Department and operates Monday-Sunday with varying hours. The position is primarily "On-Site" at 716 W 4th Avenue. Employees hired will be placed at the entrance pay step. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, as the Municipality of Anchorage cannot provide sponsorship. The clinician will perform triage, crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization, as well as referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP). They will provide client-centered mental health services, implement program goals, and offer skilled psychotherapeutic casework to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders. A collaborative relationship with the assigned officer will be developed. The work environment is office-based and mobile, including outreach to homeless shelters, residences, hotels, hospitals, other public agencies, and the community. The role involves fostering relationships with external psychosocial agencies, providing consultative services to other Municipal offices, supporting other MIHP teams, and participating in department training, planning, and unit strategies.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States.
• Executive position (no union affiliation).

Nice To Haves

• Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage, crisis assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization; referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP).
• Provide client-centered mental health services; implement program goals; provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework services to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with the officer they will be paired with.
• Foster relationships with external psychosocial agencies and organizations.
• Provide consultative services to other Municipal offices.
• Support other teams of the MIHP, as needed.
• Participate in department training, planning and unit strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed