The Behavioral Health Clinician position is located in the Community & Family Services Division under the supervision of the Community & Family Services Division Director and is an integral member of Chugachmiut Health Services and works collaboratively with other Health Services staff to provide comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services.  

It is of utmost importance that the Behavioral Health Clinician ensures that all communications for which he/she is responsible, both written and verbal, meet the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy and professionalism.

Major Responsibilities:

A Behavioral Health Clinician works in diverse areas, initiating and providing assessment and treatment of emotional, behavioral, psychological concerns.  This position carries responsibility for assisting in the recovery and healing process for beneficiaries.  Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide culturally appropriate individual, couples, and family and group therapy services.

• Provide appropriate and relevant referrals for ongoing care and support.   
• Be knowledgeable in and able to provide distance therapy sessions, support services, and crisis interventions using technological tools.
• Work collaboratively with other Behavioral and other Health Services staff in providing comprehensive counseling services.  
• Provide comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and referrals.
• Conduct chemical dependency assessments, treatment, and appropriate therapeutic recovery support services.
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and reports and adhere to governmental and organizational confidential policies at all times.
• Remain current with all documentation (client records and agency reports) using AKAIMS and other prescribed media.
• Provide psycho-educational information for individuals, school and community groups.
• Be able and willing to provide services in a variety of setting including but not limited to schools, homes, or village-based clinics.
• Review mental health and alcohol and drug abuse literature and remain up to date on evidence-based treatment information.
• Attend workshops, conferences and other forms of training as necessary.
• If working under a grant, to provide periodic reports to the funder for continuation of the funding source.
• Accept clinical supervision by the Behavioral Health Clinical Director.

Education Requirements:

• A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field is required and five years’ work experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to accomplish the essential duties and responsibilities of the position is preferred.  Two of those five years should be in cross-cultural service delivery, with preference given to those with experience in service delivery in rural areas with Alaska Native/American Indian people.
• Must have or be eligible and/or working towards State of Alaska Licensure in respective field.  Chugachmiut can choose to temporarily waive the requirement for licensure for one calendar year.  In the case that licensure is not obtained within one year, Chugachmiut will (1) reconsider the offer of employment, (2) will review the status of the application for State licensure at that time, and (3) will determine whether or not to revoke the waiver, thus potentially ending employment with Chugachmiut.
• CDC I or CDC II required within first two years of employment.  (Chugachmiut will assist in the certification requirements.)

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch, occasional evenings and weekends (when camps are in session) as-needed.

Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol free and non-smoking environment.

Benefits:  

Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package.

Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.

Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Notice to Applicants:

All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101.630.

Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy.

Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

E-Verify

Chugachmiut participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States once a candidate is hired. If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization to work, written instructions will be provided and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration for resolution.