BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Job Duties

• Provides trauma-informed, evidence-based, culturally-resonant youth, young adult, and family counseling using a stepped-care approach and EBP.
• Affirms symptoms and response to therapy to adjust treatment plans, as necessary.
• Provides crisis support, intervention, and psychoeducation.
• Works collaboratively with Hope Project psychiatrist.
• Provides substance use disorder, mental health, and family counseling.
• Ensures adherence to data collection requirements in accordance with established standards and enters accurate and timely data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training opportunities and presents cases for routine/problematic staffing as needed, including participation in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Member of Community Outreach Team.
• Attends mandatory position training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
• Comprehensive understanding of a broad range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.
• Proficient in assessing and responding to crises, including suicide risk, self-harm, and acute mental health crises, as well as developing safety plans and managing urgent situations.
• Thorough knowledge of ethical guidelines (e.g., APA, ACA) and relevant state/federal laws related to confidentiality, mandated reporting, and patient rights.
• Cumulative knowledge of conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, gathering consumer history, and formulating accurate diagnoses using tools like the DSM-5.
• Skilled in collaboratively developing individualized treatment plans that outline clear goals and therapeutic interventions tailored to consumers’ unique needs.
• Strong skills in de-escalating crises, managing emotional distress, and providing immediate therapeutic interventions to stabilize consumers.
• Proficiency in maintaining thorough, accurate, and confidential clinical notes, treatment plans, and reports in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Ability to manage emotional demands and maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate care and practicing self-care to prevent burnout.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, showing respect and understanding for cultural, gender, and identity differences, and adapting interventions to be inclusive.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex emotional and psychological issues, develop appropriate interventions and modify treatment plans based on consumer progress and feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, behavioral health, or related field.
• Licensed in the State of Alaska.
• Experience documenting in an electronic health record.
• One (1) years’ experience with billing systems.
• Two (2) years’ counseling experience.
• Two (2) years' experience working with young people and families.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with AN/AI population and experience providing culturally specific services.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.

Prior Experience

• Experience working in crisis intervention.
• Experience using EBP in treatment.