Senior Mental Health Counselor - Palliative Care

Role Overview

The Senior Mental Health Counselor provides counseling, education, and case management as part of a multidisciplinary Palliative Care team. They assume leadership and mentoring duties to support client growth and improve care quality. Responsibilities include developing program processes and group curricula, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, and serving as a resource for clinicians. The role emphasizes embodying core values and promoting a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or related health field
• Alaska Licenses: Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor (upon hire)
• Basic Life Support certification (upon hire)
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience

Key Duties

• Providing clinical counseling and case management for clients
• Supporting team development through program process and curriculum creation
• Mentoring and guiding other clinicians to enhance care quality
• Serving as an advanced clinical resource and exemplifying organizational values