Clinical Associate I (Fairbanks Child and Family OP and PHP)

Clinical Associate I | Alaska Behavioral Health

Fairbanks Child & Family Out Patient & Partial Hospitalization Group

Who We Are

At Alaska Behavioral Health, our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We believe all Alaskans, regardless of their mental health and addiction needs, deserve access to the best possible care. Join us as we make a difference in the lives of our clients every day.

About the Team

Our Child and Family Team provides a wide range of behavioral health services from brief counseling to comprehensive wrap-around supports. Our Clinical Associates specialize in trauma-informed and trauma-focused practices, early childhood intervention, intervention with older children and adolescents, and family intervention. We provide a comprehensive array of skill development services designed to enable children and adolescents to thrive in their community.

Alaska Behavioral Health is a National Child Traumatic Stress Network site and training hub for childhood mental health and trauma treatment.

• Assists client in gaining/maintaining stability by increasing the support in the client’s environment by establishing ties with peer groups, activities, and advocacy networks (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Assists the client in meeting overall goals as identified in treatment plan, to include areas of employment, housing, educational, peer or personal relationships and social and personal appearance (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Monitors client's life skills functioning and assists client in areas of need or reevaluates goals to move toward increasing skills in other areas (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Mobilizes community resources as well as assisting client in accessing personal resources to alleviate crisis (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Assists in crisis intervention when necessary to resolve and stabilize emergency situations. Alerts team members if behavior or functioning of a client suggests the need for a higher level or care (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Responsible for keeping accurate and complete clinical records in accordance with established program and Organization operating procedures (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Engages in appropriate teamwork function (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures, and mutual assistance) according to program policy in order to provide a professional environment and effective service delivery (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Develops cooperative relationships with community agencies, client's family member, physicians, and all interested agencies and individuals to interpret the mental health center services and develop mental health services in the community (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program)
• Provides problem solving and supportive listening (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Understands and abides by all Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, and Security policies and code of conduct by displaying ethical behavior as it applies to the scope and authority of the job (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).
• Other duties as assigned. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job (Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program).

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of clients and the program.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with the chronically mentally ill.
• Ability to assess mental status changes.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and client-centered care.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Possesses valid Alaska Driver’s License and driving record indicating the absence of suspension or revocation of license in any state or jurisdiction during the past five years; more than one moving violation during the past year; or accident resulting in personal injury during the past three years for which the operator was cited for violation of motor vehicle code(s).

Good To Know

• Position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska
• Full-Time, Non-exempt
• Pay Range: $19.23 to $23.76 hourly; Depending on Experience
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance is Available – Professional Growth is encouraged!
• Clinical associates participate in regular individual and group supervision and are provided with additional training opportunities as part of our professional development plan.
• AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children; voluntary vision and dental insurance; employer-provided life insurance/AD&D and long-term disability; 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% employer contribution; 5 weeks of PTO the first year increasing to 8 weeks the second year