Position Announcement

Job Title:                               Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician & Recovery Services Program Manager

Division:                               Judicial, Family, and Recovery Services

Mission:                                Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values:                                  Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

If you are a licensed behavioral health professional with a passion for recovery, healing, and community wellness, and you are excited to help shape and expand innovative Tribal recovery services, this is the opportunity for you! Join a dedicated team committed to culturally grounded, trauma-informed care and play a key leadership role in strengthening pathways to recovery, supporting individuals and families, and advancing CVTC’s mission.

CVTC Offers: A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. This is a full-time 36 hours per week salary/exempt position, with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, accrued PTO and free training and educational opportunities. You will also have opportunities to learn Ahtna language and cultural lifeways. Our environment is family-friendly, with wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Who We Are Seeking: We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and experienced licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about advancing recovery, wellness, and healing within Tribal communities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with expertise in mental health and substance use treatment, clinical supervision, program development, and integrated care coordination. This individual will be comfortable building and enhancing programs, guiding staff, developing clinical protocols, and fostering strong partnerships across departments and community services. The successful candidate will embrace culturally grounded and trauma-informed approaches to care, demonstrate a commitment to supporting individuals and families on their recovery journeys, and possess the leadership skills needed to help shape and expand Chickaloon Native Village’s Recovery Services program. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to excellence, values collaboration, and is inspired by our mission.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, or a related clinical field.
• 5 to 7 years of behavioral health clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Alaska Driver’s License is required for this position and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy. Must hold one of the following active Alaska clinical licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD).

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907) 745-0749 or cvemployment@chickaloon-nsn.gov with any questions.

Posted 06/11/2026