Behavioral Health Clinician Job Description This position provides evidence-based, culturally relevant outpatient behavioral health treatment for individuals experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental disorders. Clinical services include individual, group, family, and marital therapy, as well as bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, care coordination, and crisis intervention. The clinician is an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, supporting individuals and families. Key Responsibilities • Implement culturally relevant screening, assessment, diagnosing, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy to meet client needs. • Utilize Trauma Informed Care in all patient, employee, and community interactions. • Integrate mental health and substance use disorder interventions based on individualized assessments. • Develop personalized treatment plans and conduct treatment reviews as needed. • Provide care coordination, advocacy, motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education, and skill development. • Maximize access to care and promote effective coping strategies, self-care, and symptom management. • Communicate and collaborate with clinical and paraprofessional team members to achieve treatment goals. • Provide crisis intervention services during normal clinic hours and participate in shared rotating after-hours crisis services. • Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services in the electronic health record. • Adhere to patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA and applicable policies. • Coordinate care within the health system and local community agencies for appropriate referrals. • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary team meetings. • Consistently meet productivity expectations to support patient access to timely care. • Respond promptly to coding and audit requests in a professional manner. • Complete all required provider enrollment documentation and other assigned duties. Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. • Preferred licensure as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). • Must maintain licensure once obtained for the duration of employment. • Valid State Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. • Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire. • Completion of Clinical Competency Assessment within 3 months and every 3 years thereafter. Experience • Experience and expertise in behavioral health assessment and diagnosis. • Ability to assess, create treatment plans, and refer patients of all ages. • Knowledge of behavioral health assessment and diagnostic criteria. • Familiarity with treatment plan development and patient/family-centered goals. • Understanding of evidence-based methods for individual, group, and family therapy. • Awareness of federal and state mandatory reporting requirements and ethical practices. Skills and Abilities • Ability to assess patients for risk of suicide and develop effective safety plans. • Advocate for patients and coordinate necessary services during crises. • Skilled in analyzing and diagnosing situations, adopting effective courses of action. • Document clear and concise reports based on patient observations and assessments. • Adapt treatment plans to accommodate changes in patient needs. • Maintain knowledge of new developments in behavioral health assessment and counseling. This position offers a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional development and generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance.