Behavioral Health Clinician Licensed (Masters); $30,000 Sign On*, $15,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible
About the role
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to conduct evaluations and provide services to individuals with mental and emotional disturbances. This position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health, two years of supervised experience, and appropriate state licensure.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health evaluations
- Initiate the provision of services based on evaluation outcomes
- Provide care management services, referrals, and advocacy as recommended in assessments
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health
- Two (2) years supervised experience providing behavioral health direct services
- Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Native American cultures
- Appropriate State of Alaska licensure required or must be able to obtain it within 3 months of hire
- LPC or LCSW preferred
- Computer literacy required
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health
- Two (2) years supervised experience providing behavioral health direct services
- Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Native American cultures
- Appropriate State of Alaska licensure required or must be able to obtain it within 3 months of hire
- LPC or LCSW preferred
- Computer literacy required
Skills
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health
- Two (2) years supervised experience providing behavioral health direct services
- Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Native American cultures
- Appropriate State of Alaska licensure required or must be able to obtain it within 3 months of hire
- LPC or LCSW preferred
- Computer literacy required
Benefits
- Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retail plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- $30,000 Sign On bonus with a 3-year commitment
- Plus more!
Pay
- Minimum Hourly Pay: $44.38
Schedule
- Full time
- 40 hours per week
Additional Information
ID: 17137
Location: Bethel
Department: Behavioral Health
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638. Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
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For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905