Licensed Professional Couselor

BETHEL FAMILY CLINIC

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Behavioral Health Clinician-LPC (21-1014)    DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

REPORTS TO:  Behavior Health Director                    APPROVED: 12/10/20 

Position Description:

Behavioral Health Clinicians are trained to provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to address needs related to emotional, behavioral, and psychological wellness. Behavioral Health Clinicians are responsible for assessing and diagnosing psychological and emotional disorders; implementing treatment plans and goals; and helping to empower clients to resolve barriers that prevent them from achieving optimal mental and emotional wellness.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Completion of the educational and training requirements for a LPC.

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Licenses, Certifications: Valid and current Alaska LPC license.

• Specialized Skills: Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable treatment plans.
• Qualifications: Active LPC license by the State of Alaska Board of Professional Counselors

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Identify people and communities in need of help.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients’ clinical diagnosis and level of care needed.
• Create and implement treatment plans using evidence-based practices and interventions that are culturally and ethically appropriate.
• Empower clients to cope with changes and challenges in their lives that create barriers to wellness.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Case Manager to research, refer, and advocate for community resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare to assist and improve a client’s well-being.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed to respond to mental health emergencies.
• Ensure clients’ situations have improved by providing follow-up care.
• Maintain case files and records in a confidential and secure manner.
• Develop and evaluate programs and services to ensure that basic client needs are met.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal mandates.

Other Duties:

The job description is not a comprehensive representation of all functions and duties required by this position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

• Proven experience in the counseling of clients ranging in all ages including minors and adults.
• Continuous learning and skill enhancement; maintain all required license needs and CEU provisions.
• Communication proficiency – written and verbal.
• Professional and Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility and attention to detail
• Initiative
• Time Management

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The position spends a great of time sitting, working on a computer and conducting meetings. Meeting the physical demands of this type of work is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Supervisory:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Authorization:

• BFC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other area protected by federal or state law.  Individuals that need assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Administration for BFC directly. 
• Employee must have the legal authorization to work in the U.S.