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Mental Health Clinician I / II
Location
Alaska
Posted
197 days ago
Salary
$25 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Mental Health Clinician I / II
True North Recovery
• Conducts clinical interviews and assessments; gathers information for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes. • Provides interventions using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department. • Provides individual, group therapy and collateral interventions; provides an atmosphere of trust and safety. • Provides crisis intervention to clients who are in apparent emotional distress. • Provides referrals to community agencies and providers for support or additional services. • Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services. • Assist patients in locating resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and in person; coordinate with other agencies concerning referrals of mental health cases; arrange for hospitalization for mental patients requiring inpatient care. • Uses a variety of diagnostic and rating tools to evaluate client progress, effectiveness of intervention and/or to assist treatment planning. • Participates in the development of treatment plans for clients to alleviate current areas of impairment; assures that treatment plans have problem solving objectives. • Serves as service coordinator as assigned. • Documents daily interventions provided for clients; efficiently document all billable interactions into OPUS, utilizing DAP note formatting • Participates in weekly clinical supervision and follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical supervisor. • Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and maintain case records including agency forms, documentation sheets, and related forms concerning cases. • Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
- Combination of education, experience and licensure accepted
- Must be working toward CDC I certification; must be eligible for CDC II certification within three years upon hire.
- Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including: Delivering direct individual and group services.
- Conduct assessments utilizing the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
- Create individualized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.
- Treatment team participation.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Case management and supervision.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines of related profession.
- Maintain CEUs needed for licensure and continued professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools.
- Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
- Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients.
- Receive direct supervision from the Program Manager.
Benefits
- ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance
- Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement)
- 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
- Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
- Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
- 10 Paid Holidays a Year
- Paid Time Off Accrual
- Paid Training and Credentialing
- Short term and long-term disability
- Monthly cash stipend
- Supplemental benefits including: critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity
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