School-Based Clinician

Volunteers of America of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•$61,500 - $87,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The School-Based Clinician provides clinical services to clients enrolled in identified Anchorage schools. Depending on experience, competence, and interest, the clinician may serve in an elementary, middle, or high school. The role is a satellite member of the outpatient team, working primarily at a school site to provide on-site clinical support and, when appropriate, facilitating services remotely from a confidential home workspace. The position manages a caseload of up to 20 adolescents, depending on severity and service needs, and works collaboratively with youth, families, school personnel, and outpatient treatment team members. This is a 10-month position with an eight-week hiatus during June and July. Benefits are available year-round. The clinician provides mental health and substance use services, supports school staff and families through consultation and training, coordinates care, maintains compliant documentation, and safeguards client privacy and safety. VOA serves youth and families experiencing mental illness and addiction through prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
Ability to work with diverse community groups and provide culturally competent, appropriate, and individualized services, with knowledge of diverse values and belief systems.
Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use and mental health disorders.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions and approaches.
Judgment and decision-making skills to weigh potential actions and choose appropriate responses.
Ability to learn and apply new information to current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Solution-focused attitude and ability to work as a team member.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekends.
Ability to travel if required and have own transportation.
Ability to provide current credentials or, if credentials are not current, willingness to work toward certification requirements and obtain QAP within three years of hire.
Ability to maintain a private home workspace for telehealth services.
Ability to sit frequently; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds; close vision.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health complications and conditions that have affected their quality of life is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of up to 20 adolescents, depending on severity and frequency of services or contact.
Provide mental health and substance use services, including integrated assessments, treatment plans and reviews, case management, crisis intervention, and individual, group, and family therapy.
Provide consultation, technical assistance, and resources to school staff on trauma-informed services, de-escalation, identifying behavioral health needs, and referrals to care.
Provide mental health and wellness training to school faculty and families of ASD students.
Coordinate services with school staff, outpatient providers, substance abuse counselors when applicable, and members of the clinical team, including the Lead Mental Health Clinician, Program Manager of Outpatient Services, and consulting psychiatrist and psychologist.
Provide input into mental health service development, including group curriculum development when applicable.
Complete documentation and services in accordance with applicable Medicaid, CARF, Division of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health, and agency requirements.
Participate as a full member of the outpatient clinical team and collaborate with treatment team members to ensure services follow clients’ treatment plans.
Maintain program integrity and client safety.
Maintain contact with parents regarding clients’ treatment plans, prognosis, and progress.
Maintain contact with teachers and other school officials regarding client needs.
Protect client confidentiality and information in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Complete assigned duties within timelines established by the immediate supervisor.
Remain reachable via telephone and email during available work hours and connected to the organization’s phone and IT systems.
Manage workflow and client contact and scheduling independently across school, home, and community work settings.