Behavioral Health Clinician I/II

Clinician I, II– Benteh Wellness Center (BWC) is a program dedicated to serving the under resourced youth and families in the Mat-Su area. BWC Clinicians are responsible for providing clinical interventions tailored to the Participant’s needs and in adherence to Knik Tribe’s Core Values for Treatment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Creates, develops and nurtures culturally sensitive interactions and connections with coworkers, participants, and the community.

· Ensures exceptional Participant service:

o Ensures compliance with established Participant service standards.

o Promotes a Participant-driven approach to service delivery that is culturally sensitive and based on Participant input and feedback.

· Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.

· Shares and receives information, opinions, concerns, and feedback in a supportive manner.

· Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA and other related privacy laws.

· Works in coordination with their assigned Treatment Teams (e.g. Behavioral Health Aides, Peer Support Specialists, and Case Managers) to develop treatment plans for Participants.

· Performs assessment and treatment for a wide range of DSM-V diagnoses using individual, group, and family modalities.

· Directs as the Treatment Team leader for Participants by working with Case Mangers, PSS and BHAs.

· Facilitates a respectful, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive intake assessment and treatment plan.

· Assesses the treatment needs of the Participants; and designs a culturally sensitive and Participant-driven treatment plan.

· Support Participant and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-empowerment.

· Attends and comes prepared to participate in weekly individual and team supervision meetings.

· Cohesively and promptly communicates information to team members and community partners, both in-person and in-writing, regarding Participant needs and communicates information back to the Treatment Team regarding the status of a Participant in the program.

· Develops and monitors a system for tracking the status of various actions and correspondence.

· Performs computer-based tasks and utilizes electronic health record system.

· Maintains licensure.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in behavioral health field including Counseling, Psychology; OR PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or other related field.

· Two (2) years of supervised clinical work experience for Master’s level Behavioral Health; OR two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level

· Current Alaska Clinical License in designated field.

· Must pass a criminal background check and free of barrier crimes.

· Clean driving record.

General Information:

Location: Benteh Wellness Center - 780 Snodgrass Drive, Palmer, AK 99645

Supervisor: Behavioral Health Director

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary: $68,000 - $90,000 per year DOE/E. Plus full benefits FEHB medical, dental, vision,

life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.

To Apply: Submit Resume to:

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org

For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $90,000