Function:

The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing direct program services related to mental health education and treatment.  Assist the Program Manager with clinical functions, routine quality assurance, program development and direction, and compliance with accreditation standards. Provide direct clinical services including individual, group, family counseling and crisis intervention for clients as an integral part of the duties of this position.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Meets at least one of the following requirements for degree/certification:
  • Advanced degree (masters-level or doctoral-level) in psychology, social work, counseling, child guidance, nursing or similar field; or per Alaska Medicaid regulations. Liscenced preferred
  • Prefer working knowledge of treatment issues with particular emphasis on mental health, co-occuring disorder, children adn adolesants.

Prefer three (3) years experience in addictions, social services, mental health or related field.

Send Resume to Jobs@akeela.org or fax 907-258-6052

Position Summary:

Provide case management services to clients in primary care residing in an Alaska Department of Corrections Institution. Case management is defined as the administrative, clinical, and evaluative activities that bring the client, treatment services, and other resources to focus on issues and needs identified in the individual treatment plan. This involves collaboration with the client and significant others, coordination of treatment services, and ongoing evaluation of treatment progress and client needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Meets at least one of the following requirements for degree/certification:

• Advanced degree (masters-level or doctoral-level) in psychology, social work, counseling, child guidance, nursing or similar field; or
• BA/BS in psychology, social work, counseling, child guidance, nursing or similar field and substance abuse treatment training and/or experience; or
• Certification as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC) I or Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC) I or higher by Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification (ACBHC), or  certification by another certifying body, such as a state certifying affiliate of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) or other similar recognized organization;  experience judged as meeting certification requirements may be accepted provided the applicant be certified within six months of hire.  For Case Managers, will accept Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) or Counselor Technician (CT) or similar certification.
• Prefer three (3) years experience as a case manager in addictions social services, mental health or related field.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is located in the Southwestern Alaskan town of Bethel. Looking for a lifestyle change and a new way of life this job is for you. Interested in living in a remote location, a place you can only get to by flying a place where there are no roads to anywhere. If you have a love for the outdoors, an interest in learning about another culture, and interested in learning the lifestyle of the Yupik Eskimos apply with YKHC today. Interested in fishing, hunting, boating or taking a time out on a snow machine this is a great place for you.

Responsible for the direct supervision of Clinicians, Case Managers, and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides the supervision for the day to day operation of the outpatient behavior health clinic. This position oversees the emergency services for behavior health. You will ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing the provision of clinical services in Behavioral Health.

YKHC is looking for your great clinical skills and supervision skills. In addition one must be a fit to the environment here so Google Bethel today to see if you are a fit. Master’s degree in Human Services – Prefer LCSW, LPC or LMFT Five (5) years of practice as a Behavioral Health Clinician. Three (3) years clinical Behavioral Health supervisory experience, which includes working with staff with various levels of education and training from high school graduates to doctoral levels, is preferred.

Notes: Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Do you have a passion for serving elders and their families? Southeast Senior Services is looking for a part-time Counselor to help the elders and provide support for their family caregivers. Responsibilities include travel to the village of Kake once a month providing individual counseling for elders, individual and group counseling for family caregivers, training in elder care, and documenting work with clients. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, cross cultural competence, and previous experience working with elders are strongly desired. A master’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology or closely related field and a minimum of one year of experience in direct service delivery in a related field is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in the listed fields and a minimum of three years experience can be substituted. Call Marianne Mills, Program Director, at 463-6154 for information, fax resume to 463-6144 or visit web site at www.ccsjuneau.org.

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What you’ll do:

You’ll facilitate timely and appropriate discharges and care transition support services through collaboration with providers, community service agencies, and other stakeholders.  You’ll also provide assistance and support to the clinical review and other Qualis Health staff.

What you bring:

NOTE:  This is a part-time, 30 hour per week position with an expected schedule of Monday-Friday, 8am – 3pm.

At least two years of mental health, substance abuse, and/or community resources experience and a Bachelor’s degree in an allied health or social service field are required.  Care coordination or discharge planning experience is a plus.  A Master’s degree in an allied health or social service field and/or current licensure (MSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LPC) is preferred.

Email your resume to jobs@qualishealth.org using “Care Coordinator” as your subject line.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Qualis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V