Mental Health Clinician

Set Free Alaska•Palmer, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Set Free Alaska is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our award-winning Crisis Stabilization team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping others and seeking more than just a job. Clinicians are at the forefront of supporting individuals in their journey towards hope and healing. Set Free Alaska values this dedication and structures caseloads to ensure excellent service delivery while promoting a healthy work-life balance. The Mental Health Clinician will provide direct counseling services to clients in a residential setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
The ability to complete State approved continued education units as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) within one (1) year of employment
Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including: Delivering direct therapeutic services (group and individual), Crisis intervention skills, Assessments, treatment planning and treatment team participation, Case management, Utilization of tools, such as DSM 5 and ASAM criteria
Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
Adhere to the ethical guidelines of profession and maintain current CEU’s needed for any acquired licensure
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
Punctuality and consistent reliability reporting to work
Be a team player, demonstrating motivation, exercising discretion and dependability
Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries
Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
Proficient computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools

Responsibilities

Conduct and construct assessments for substance abuse problems and/or psychological/ psychiatric problems/disorders utilizing diagnostic criteria from the DSM 5, ICD 10 and ASAM
Establish and implement treatment plans that are individualized to the needs and goals of the client, using a Strengths Based Model and meeting the standards authorized by the overseeing state agency. Aid the client’s participation in the development of this treatment plan and conduct treatment plan reviews through the duration of treatment
Prepare and conduct individual counseling sessions as needed within scope of education/experience, structuring the sessions according to the needs, goals and individual strengths and limitations of each client
Participate as a part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients in weekly team meetings. Provide case conceptualization for clients at weekly team meetings
Assist in the detection of “at risk” clients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
Case management to include intakes, coordination of care, referrals and collateral involvement with other providers to ensure continuity of care
Work collaboratively with other local agencies to include; Department of Corrections, Office of Children’s Services, and Therapeutic Courts