CLINICIAN I/II/III

Professional

Anchorage, AK, US

 

Job Title:  Clinician, I/II/III 

Department:  Recovery Services 

Reports To: Assigned Program Supervisor 

Supervises: None 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Pay Grade: I (E4), II (E5), III (E6) 

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time 

 

General Functions:   

The Clinician provides services within clinical and therapeutic roles, including direct services to clients who need both mental health and substance abuse treatment. Duties entail individual counseling, group therapy, education, screening, treatment planning, crisis intervention, service coordination, and referral to needed services.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide individual, group, and family treatment that is strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-aware per the mission, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures of Recovery Services.  

• Provide Evidenced-Based Practices throughout treatment delivery. 

• Responsible for maintaining assigned Recovery Services Case Management System (RSCMS) participant records under HIPAA and record compliance guidelines. 

• Responsible for completing clinical documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations and agency policy. 

• Participate in case-staffing sessions for assigned participants to ensure services are appropriate for participant needs. 

• Coordinate treatment team involvement and promote engagement in consultation. 

• Provide transportation to participants as needed.  

• Conduct participant referrals for additional services as medically necessary based on treatment needs for continuity of care. 

• Provide advocacy and follow-up on referrals. 

• Comply with required training needs to improve service delivery. 

• Identify risk factors, including lethality for suicidal, homicidal, and grave disability.  

• Conduct involuntary psychiatric holds when necessary, according to Alaska State protocol. 

• Provide behavioral and diagnostic assessments to determine the level of care services, initial engagement strategies, treatment planning, discharge planning, and case management. 

• Perform related duties as needed and assigned. 

 

Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Knowledge and competency in mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, diagnostic procedures, DSM 5, counseling techniques, group therapy, assessment skills, treatment planning, and discharge planning. 

• Knowledge and competency in chemical dependency counseling and intervention techniques applied to individual, group, and family situations, including medical model. 

• Knowledge and competency in emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and drug overdose. 

• Knowledge of stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawal and competent in appropriate actions at each stage; 

• Competent in administering CPR and first aid when necessary. 

• Competent in assessing for participant risk factors, including lethality for suicidal, homicidal, and grave disability. 

• Knowledge of Alaska State protocols for involuntary psychiatric holds. 

• Competent in dealing with clients in other crises as well as a highly structured, fast-paced daily routine. 

• Knowledge and competency in providing services and appropriately maintaining participant records under HIPAA and record compliance guidelines. 

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including: 

• Confidentiality 42 CFR Part 2 

• Client Rights 

• Privacy Act 

• Good Samaritan Act 

• Professional Code of Ethics 

• Non-Discrimination 

• Accessibility 

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 

• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards 

• Knowledge of cultural and spiritual values and how they relate to the disease, recovery, and wellness in Alaska Native and American Indian men and women. 

• Knowledge and competency in public speaking and the ability to plan, organize, and develop audiovisual resources and handouts for educational lectures and public information speeches. 

• Knowledge and competency in problem-solving, stress management, project management, ethics, and team building. 

• Knowledge of airborne and bloodborne pathogen and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions. 

 

Job Specifications: 

• Demonstrated ability to rotate and work in different clinical positions as needed.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proficient with computers and standard office equipment. 

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, exercise good judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload. 

• Strong public speaking, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. 

 

Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Clinician, I 

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, substance abuse counseling, or addiction counseling. 

• Two years’ providing social work, psychology, counseling, or related field. 

• Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification I (CDC I), or ability to be certified within three months from the hire date.  

• Demonstrable knowledge of delivering trauma-informed care services. 

• Six months of experience working with adults in a treatment capacity. 

• Six months of experience effectively collaborating with multiple systems of care for clients’ needs. 

 

Clinician, II 

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, substance abuse counseling, or addiction counseling. 

• Level II Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification (or higher), or ability to be certified within three months of employment. 

• Trauma-Informed Care Delivery Certificate 

• Two years of experience working with adults in a treatment capacity. 

• Two years of experience effectively collaborating with multiple systems of care for clients’ needs. 

• One-year experience in integrated health approaches. 

• Demonstrable experience working with Alaska Native people, knowledge of their values and belief systems, and ability to provide culturally competent services. 

 

Clinician, III 

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, substance abuse counseling, or addiction counseling. 

• Independently Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Ph.D. in a related field. 

• Level II Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification (or higher) or ability to be certified within three months of employment.  

• Trauma-Informed Care Delivery Certificate 

• Four years of experience working with adults in a treatment capacity. 

• Four years of experience effectively collaborating with multiple systems of care for clients’ needs. 

• Two years of experience in integrated health approaches. 

• Demonstrable experience working with Alaska Native people, knowledge of their values and belief systems, and ability to provide culturally competent services. 

 

Minimum Qualifications for All Levels 

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification II by June 1, 2022 

• Possess a valid Driver’s License, the ability to be insured under CITC’s automotive insurance, and at least 21years-old due to CITC’s automotive insurance requirements. 

• Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check, approved National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) status, and state approval as a Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP). 

• Required to have current TB immunization or verification if the incumbent is a “reactor.” 

 

Additional Information: 

• CITC offers voluntary immunization for Hepatitis A&B.  

• CITC provides CPR and First-Aid certification. 

 

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by CITC’s Native Preference Policy 6.120, CITC maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included is the non-Native head of household members for Native families, which fosters or traditionally adopts Native children.