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Login Now Behavioral Health Clinician Job Type:

Regular Full Time Location:

Homer Salary:

DOE Opening Date:

9/8/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician position is in the Community & Family Services Division under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor. This position works to provide comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services.

Major Responsibilities:

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct services, including assessment and treating emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns. This position carries responsibility for assisting beneficiaries in the recovery and healing process. 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. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide culturally appropriate individual, couples, family, and group behavioral health therapeutic services. This includes mental health, chemical dependency treatment and therapeutic recovery support services. Provide appropriate and relevant referrals for ongoing care and support. Be knowledgeable in and able to provide therapy sessions, support services, and crisis interventions in person and via telehealth. Work collaboratively with other behavioral and health services staff to provide comprehensive counseling services. Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and referrals. Prepare and maintain confidential records and program reports (including program evaluation) and adhere to governmental and organizational policies at all times. Remain current with all documentation (client records and agency reports) using

AKAIMS, CERNER

(for scheduling and referrals) and/or other prescribed documentation programs. Provide educational programming for schools and community groups. Be able and willing to provide services in a variety of settings 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 modalities and promising practices. Attend workshops, conferences, and other forms of training as necessary for certification and licensure. Participate in individual and group clinical supervision facilitated by the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor. This position is based in Homer, and will provide services to two remote communities, where travel would be required. Provide Care Line coverage as required. Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field is required. Five years of work experience, two of which in cross-cultural service delivery, is preferred. Preference is given to service delivery in rural areas with Alaska Native/American Indian people. Must have (or be eligible for and/or working towards) State of Alaska Licensure in respective field.

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. With occasional evenings and weekends when camps are in session and as needed. Chugachmiut maintains a drug and alcohol free/ non-smoking environment.