What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician, Licensed position at Peninsula Community Health Services AK?
With a mission of "Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare", we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors.
BENEFITS
- $95,000 starting DOE, negotiable
- Sign on bonus
- AK licensure reimbursement
- Medical & dental insurance
- PTO
- Floating holiday
- CE time off and funds
- Life, AD&D and long/short term disability
- 403b
- Access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
This position is responsible for providing outpatient psychotherapy to agency clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Provide psychotherapeutic and/or outpatient services to clients in the agency.
- Provide assessment through a variety of psychological and/or psychosocial evaluation techniques.
- Provide counseling through a variety of treatment modalities.
- Act as liaison with other community agencies on the client’s behalf when appropriate.
- Provide consultation and education to other agency staff.
- Responsible for maintaining professional, respectful, and effective working relationships with staff, patients, and community professionals/agencies.
- Complete Integrated Mental Health Assessments.
- Adheres to appropriate professional, ethical, and legal standards, and complies with organizational privacy and client confidentiality practices.
- Provides high levels of direct client care.
- Must pass State-required background check and pre-hire drug screen.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Psychological Associate required.
Experience: Experience in working with SMI adults and SED youth.
CONTACT INFO
- Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, 907-260-5017, peissler@pchsak.org
- Website: www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
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