Lead Clinician

About Us

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989 by Fairbanks, Alaska community members committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral and mental health needs. Today, FCSA has over 100 employees dedicated to our mission of providing unconditional care to children and their families.

FCSA provides behavioral and mental health services to youth aged 5-19. Services include outpatient therapy, education, foster care, and short or long-term residential treatment. FCSA is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and was one of the first organizations to be licensed by the state to establish, recruit, and monitor foster homes.

Smart Start Learning Center is a subsidiary of FCSA and provides daytime care to families in our community. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in childcare services and enjoy a discount on their monthly tuition (contingent on enrollment availability).

About the Job

Family Centered Services of Alaska is looking for a qualified individual to fill the Lead Clinician role within our organization. The Lead Clinician is responsible for the mentoring of newly hired clinical staff and assisting with teaching of effective service delivery efficiencies to FCSA clinicians. This position also carries a client caseload and may require the use of your personal vehicle and vehicle insurance. Also required is the proficient use of the company’s Electronic Medical Records System.

Milieu Treatment Responsibilities:

1. With the Clinical Director, responsible for creating and maintaining milieu treatment activities.

2. Provide individual and group therapy to clients.

3. Provide family counseling and/or training.

4. Provide expert witness regarding clients in court.

5. Provide crisis intervention as needed.

6. Participate in special activities, e.g., outdoor recreation, job hunting.

7. Provide support to staff as needed.

8. Provide training and consultation to staff as arranged.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Mentor Clinical staff in the areas of;

• Clinical Documentation

• Client and family service delivery

• Efficient Client scheduling

• Problem solve client and family needs

2. Coordinate with local and state agencies relative to each client’s milieu program.

3. Coordinate with the staff relative to each client’s individual service plans.

4. Provide consultation and coordination to OCS personnel and other professionals, and agencies at state and local levels.

5. Attend child study team meetings, placement meetings, and administrative meetings.

6. Responsible for Individual Treatment Plans; including development, implementation, evaluation, and quarterly review.

7. Responsible to the Clinical Director to maintain compliance with Alaska state regulations and the regulations of the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.

8. Complete state admission and discharge forms.

9. Responsible to complete all paperwork in a timely fashion,

10. Keep current counseling notes.

11. Write treatment plans and discharge summaries.

12. Attend management, administrative, and pre-admission assessment meetings.

13. Provides Minimum 23 hours of documented clinical services to FCSA children and families.

Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in social work, psychology, or guidance and counseling and certified as a Licensed, Professional Counselor or similar.

2. Four years’ experience in providing working in the Mental Health field with children, counseling to adolescents, program development, and/ or treatment plan development and implementation. Programmatic staff supervision a plus.

3. Certificate in alcohol and drug counseling, preferred.

4. Able to work as a part of a treatment team.

5. Physical ability to employ the agency physical restraint techniques after being certified.

6. Knowledge of Alaskan child cares laws and juvenile justice laws.

7. Current Alaska driver license, driving record, vehicle insurance and seven years driving experience.

8. Potential employees must undergo a fingerprint check, which shows that their record is free from criminal convictions, which, in the judgment of FCSA, would adversely affect their ability to work safely with children.

9. Current First aid and CPR certificate.

This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits:

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan.

FCSA is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#pslf-process

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or other clinical licensure?
• All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check conducted by the State of Alaska. Do you meet these requirements?
• This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairbanks, AK 99701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $95,400