Job Overview
****$1500 SIGNING BONUS****
Job summary:
The Mental Health Clinician will deliver direct inpatient counseling to clients.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field with the ability to complete State approved continued education units as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) within 6 months of employment
- Experience in substance abuse or mental health field to including:
o Delivering direct therapeutic services (group and individual)
o Crisis intervention skills
o Assessments, treatment planning and treatment team participation
o Case management
o Supervision
o Utilization of tools, such as DSM 5 and ASAM criteria
- Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
Skills Required:
- Adhere to the ethical guidelines of related profession and maintain current CEU’s needed for any acquired licensure
- Ability to:
o Supervise staff
o Build rapport with clients and staff
o Utilize tools such as DSM 5 and ASAM with clients
o Establish and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Punctuality reporting to work and in delivery of direct services
- Able to work as a team member including accepting and providing supervision
- Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools
- Basic Internet navigation skills
Job responsibilities:
- Conduct and construct assessments for substance abuse problems and/or psychological/ psychiatric problems/disorders utilizing diagnostic criteria from the DSM 5, ICD 10 and ASAM. Clinician will use agency guidelines and requirements as well as appropriate screening/testing tools
- Facilitate treatment groups using Set Free Alaska approved treatment curricula. Clinician will welcome clients by orienting the client to the agency rules and group expectations. All matters of confidentiality and client rights will be emphasized and practiced with the clients
- Establish and implement treatment plans that are individualized to the needs and goals of the client, using a Strengths Based Model and meeting the standards authorized by the overseeing state agency. Aid the client’s participation in the development of this treatment plan and conduct treatment plan reviews through the duration of treatment
- Prepare and conduct individual counseling sessions and family sessions as needed within scope of education/experience, structuring the sessions according to the needs, goals and individual strengths and limitations of each client
- Participate as a part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients in weekly team meetings. Provide case conceptualization for clients at weekly team meetings
- Assist in the detection of “at risk” clients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
- Administer UA’s and breathalyzers as needed
- Case management to include coordination of care, referrals and collateral involvement with other providers to ensure continuity of care
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation of; assessments, treatment notes, treatment plan updates, and discharge summaries. All documentation is to comply with overseeing state or federal guidelines. Additional reports and request may be made from the management
- Work collaboratively with other local agencies to include; Department of Corrections, Office of Children’s Services, and Therapeutic Courts
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the program curricula and follow the guidelines set forth in the SFA policies and procedures to receive approval of curriculum changes
Supervision:
Clinician will receive direct supervision from the Clinical Manager and/or Clinical Director
