What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician I position at Tanana Chiefs Conference?
Description
Job Title
Behavioral Health Clinician I
Location
Fairbanks, AK, US
Organization Name
Behavioral Health
Job Summary
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides quality mental health and substance abuse services to youth, adults and families including mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, assessments, prevention, outreach, aftercare, referral, and involuntary commitments. Will be required to itinerate villages to provide services.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbent(s).
Representative Duties: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services, job incumbent will be assigned from the following representative duties:
1. Provide Individual, Couple, Family and Group therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Elders with Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues.
2. Provide Comprehensive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments using DSM 5 and ASAM Criteria.
3. Develop a treatment plan with special consideration to cross-cultural and dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse) concerns. Ensures appropriate implementation of treatment plan.
4. Provide Prevention and Education services to children, adolescents, adults and elders regarding Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Wellness.
5. Provide and receives appropriate referrals to and from other agencies and resources.
6. Complete Administrative and Clinical Documentation in a timely manner in order to maintain program compliance within the guidelines established by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Indian Health Services, the State, Medicaid, CARF and other regulatory agencies.
7. Provide effective coverage for behavioral health emergency on call services; provide crisis intervention as needed.
8. Provide culturally appropriate modes of service (i.e. Talking Circles, and Subsistence Activities) as appropriate.
9. Provide ongoing outreach services to communities served.
10. Provide consultation to clinical staff, medical professionals, schools, university, and probation and court system as necessary to ensure quality services. Networks with area professionals to maintain communication systems for follow-up and referral.
11. Participates in routine outcome monitoring (ROM) program, to include engagement in regular clinical supervision, review of session recordings, and incorporation of clinical feedback into practice in order to achieve best outcome.
12. Attends required training and meetings; works toward becoming a Qualified Addictions Professional as part of professional development plan.
13. Facilitates Title 47 Mental Health or Substance Abuse Emergency Detention or Involuntary Commitment Procedures.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Representative Duties: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services, job incumbent will be assigned from the following representative duties:
1. Provide Individual, Couple, Family and Group therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Elders with Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues.
2. Provide Comprehensive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments using DSM 5 and ASAM Criteria.
3. Develop a treatment plan with special consideration to cross-cultural and dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse) concerns. Ensures appropriate implementation of treatment plan.
4. Provide Prevention and Education services to children, adolescents, adults and elders regarding Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Wellness.
5. Provide and receives appropriate referrals to and from other agencies and resources.
6. Complete Administrative and Clinical Documentation in a timely manner in order to maintain program compliance within the guidelines established by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Indian Health Services, the State, Medicaid, CARF and other regulatory agencies.
7. Provide effective coverage for behavioral health emergency on call services; provide crisis intervention as needed.
8. Provide culturally appropriate modes of service (i.e. Talking Circles, and Subsistence Activities) as appropriate.
9. Provide ongoing outreach services to communities served.
10. Provide consultation to clinical staff, medical professionals, schools, university, and probation and court system as necessary to ensure quality services. Networks with area professionals to maintain communication systems for follow-up and referral.
11. Participates in routine outcome monitoring (ROM) program, to include engagement in regular clinical supervision, review of session recordings, and incorporation of clinical feedback into practice in order to achieve best outcome.
12. Attends required training and meetings; works toward becoming a Qualified Addictions Professional as part of professional development plan.
13. Facilitates Title 47 Mental Health or Substance Abuse Emergency Detention or Involuntary Commitment Procedures.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Counseling, Child Guidance or Community Mental Health, or Marriage and Family Therapy; or Nursing with specialization or experience in mental health and has an active license to practice nursing; a professional counselor; a social worker who has a master’s degree in social work; or a psychologist or psychological associate.
2. Must obtain Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field within two (2) years of hire.
3. Must be certified or have the ability to be certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor I or equivalent within one year of hire; Chemical Dependency Counselor II or equivalent within two years of hire preferred; or Behavioral Health Practitioner in Alaska.
4. Must be certified as an Approved Qualified Addictions Professional within three (3) years of hire.
5. Two years substance abuse work experience and/or must be familiar with the dynamics of substance abuse and addiction, recovery and relapse prevention.
6. Experience working in Rural Alaska villages preferred.
7. Must be in compliance with our Employee Health requirements as a condition of Tanana Chiefs Conference employment. You are required to agree to comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. It is a requirement for all new Behavioral Health hires to provide documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis), and Covid-19.
8. Must successfully obtain and maintain clearance from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Service Certification & Licensing Department Alaska Background Check Program upon hire.
9. Experience with adult, child, and adolescent service provision; specialized testing/evaluation; DSM 5 diagnosis; severely emotionally disturbed children; chronic mental illness; dual diagnosis and integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental illness; treatment planning; treatment coordination; crisis intervention; consultation; routine charting; Medicaid regulations; and professional reports. Familiarity with Fairbanks area, Interior Regional, and statewide mental health services and substance abuse treatment providers.
10. Must be in compliance with our Employee Drug-Free policy.
11. Must pass background check pursuant to the State of Alaska background check and federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Cross-cultural treatment skills and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and traditions preferred. Familiarity with the culture and needs of individuals of Alaska Native descent.
2. Must have working knowledge of conducting integrated assessments (mental health and substance use combined), treatment planning, treatment team meetings, documenting progress notes (DIAP preferred) in an electronic health record.
3. Strong computer skills using electronic health records and scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
4. Strong verbal communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
5. Must have initiative and prioritizing skills.
6. Must work as part of a team providing quality care.
7. Knowledge and ability to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Counseling, Child Guidance or Community Mental Health, or Marriage and Family Therapy; or Nursing with specialization or experience in mental health and has an active license to practice nursing; a professional counselor; a social worker who has a master’s degree in social work; or a psychologist or psychological associate.
2. Must obtain Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field within two (2) years of hire.
3. Must be certified or have the ability to be certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor I or equivalent within one year of hire; Chemical Dependency Counselor II or equivalent within two years of hire preferred; or Behavioral Health Practitioner in Alaska.
4. Must be certified as an Approved Qualified Addictions Professional within three (3) years of hire.
5. Two years substance abuse work experience and/or must be familiar with the dynamics of substance abuse and addiction, recovery and relapse prevention.
6. Experience working in Rural Alaska villages preferred.
7. Must be in compliance with our Employee Health requirements as a condition of Tanana Chiefs Conference employment. You are required to agree to comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. It is a requirement for all new Behavioral Health hires to provide documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis), and Covid-19.
8. Must successfully obtain and maintain clearance from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Service Certification & Licensing Department Alaska Background Check Program upon hire.
9. Experience with adult, child, and adolescent service provision; specialized testing/evaluation; DSM 5 diagnosis; severely emotionally disturbed children; chronic mental illness; dual diagnosis and integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental illness; treatment planning; treatment coordination; crisis intervention; consultation; routine charting; Medicaid regulations; and professional reports. Familiarity with Fairbanks area, Interior Regional, and statewide mental health services and substance abuse treatment providers.
10. Must be in compliance with our Employee Drug-Free policy.
11. Must pass background check pursuant to the State of Alaska background check and federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Cross-cultural treatment skills and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and traditions preferred. Familiarity with the culture and needs of individuals of Alaska Native descent.
2. Must have working knowledge of conducting integrated assessments (mental health and substance use combined), treatment planning, treatment team meetings, documenting progress notes (DIAP preferred) in an electronic health record.
3. Strong computer skills using electronic health records and scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
4. Strong verbal communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
5. Must have initiative and prioritizing skills.
6. Must work as part of a team providing quality care.
7. Knowledge and ability to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision
Physical demands: Village travel will be required to meet clinical need. May be exposed to certain conditions, conditions include but are not limited to: travel by small aircraft, vehicle, lack of running water, poor heat, sleeping on floors, and exposed to adverse weather conditions. Job incumbent must be able to physical travel by air and vehicle. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 40 pounds in support of equipment and supplies. Must be able to work in a busy and sometimes stressful environment.
Summation
Summation: Job incumbent will benefit from using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
