Mental Health Clinician - Rapid Response

Volunteers of America of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rapid Response Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing clinical services and engagement avenues to care by promoting developmentally appropriate and interactive activities that promote wellness.  The Mental Health Clinician plans, promotes and facilitates experiential therapy activities that are accessible to eligible youth before and during the onset of clinical treatment services, in alignment with the Alternative Peer Group Model. This position is a critical component to the Volunteers of America Alaska (VOA) service delivery system and includes involvement with many community stakeholders who serve youth and young adults from 13-24 years of age and their families. VOA is a youth-serving organization providing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports to youth and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. We are honored to walk with families, youth and young adults during these times and provide support and hope through recovery. Our core values are connection, responsibility, courage, innovation, hope, and joy. We are looking for individuals who espouse these core values and align with this mission of services to the community.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a counseling, psychology, social work or a related field
Three years of experience preferred working with youth/young adults experiencing behavioral health and/or substance misuse complications and conditions that have impacted the quality of their life.
Proven ability to work with diverse community groups; with a focus on providing culturally competent services, knowledge of diverse values and belief systems, ability to provide culturally appropriate and individualized treatment services.
Strong computer literacy skills
Ability to make sound decisions based on information available.
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently.
Therapy and Counseling: Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use and mental health disorders.
Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Demonstrates a solution focused attitude and is a good team player.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekend hours.
Ability to travel if required (must have own transportation).Ability to provide current credentials and if not current, willing to work towards certification requirements and obtain QAP within 3 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Licensed professionals (LCSW, LPC, PhD, PsyD)

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis interventions, assessments, treatment plans, case management, individual therapy, group therapy and safety planning activities for youth and young adults.
Provide ongoing clinical support services for individuals with serious mental illness, substance misuse, and/or co-occurring disorders.
Provide therapeutic services in the outpatient clinic, home-based, school settings and other community settings.
Ensure experiential activities are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and engaging in a way that meaningfully reduces barriers to accessing care.
Responsible for maintaining no less than 20 hours per week of direct client services (10 billable and 10 non-billable activities).
Effectively work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate critical services for youth/young adults and their families.
Daily Schedule to be aligned with hours of Rapid Response Phone
Work closely with the Clinical Supervisor to develop service activities and initiatives that are aligned with the Alternate Peer Model and same day services.
Complete service documentation in accordance to Medicaid, CARF, Division of Public Health, and Division of Behavioral Health regulations and standards and agency policy and procedures.
Prioritize client safety and program integrity.
Maintains client confidentiality and safeguards client information per 42 C.F.R. part 2 and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Complete all assigned duties in accordance with timelines established by immediate supervisor.