Summary of Job Functions:

The Mental Health Professional Clinician is responsible for providing therapeutic services and quality assurance to Mental Health and other services, which comprise of individuals who experience severe emotional disturbance, serious mental illness, and/or intellectual developmental disabilities. The Clinician may also provide some clinical consultation and training. 

This position works under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. This position is a clinician actively preferably working towards obtaining LPC/LCSW licensure within two years of the start of this job. This position also prefers actively work towards certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Completes comprehensive intake assessments including yearly updates within the program.
• Develops and monitors the implementation of individualized Treatment Plans.
• Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy. 
• Provides written documentation on all contacts with individuals or groups.
• Participates in treatment team/case review meetings for Behavioral Health program. 
• Attends all required agency trainings.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current knowledge of DSM-5 TR, chemical dependency, Medicaid regulations, 1115 waiver regulations, DHSS and BHS service principles and agency policies and procedures. 

• Strong writing skills; strong interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to communicate thoroughly and accurately with supervisor, staff, consumers, parents, guardians other service agencies, and the public. Strong ability to facilitate meetings, good listening skills and strong mediation and problem-solving skills. 

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree with a preferred concentration of study in counseling, social work, psychology. 

• Minimum of three years experience in the social services field and a minimum of two years experience counseling adults and children who experience emotional disturbance, mental illness, and/or developmental disabilities. Prefer credentials in substance abuse.

Required Licenses, Clearances & Training:

• Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
• Current TB test/clearance
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Clean driving record 
• Pass mandatory agency training (i.e., CPR, Mandt, Programs)

• Preferred working toward licensure and substance abuse credentials within two years. 

Equipment Used:

• Personal Vehicle 

• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office-related devices. 

The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer