Job Description
Description Job Title Behavioral Health Clinician II Location Fairbanks, AK, US Organization Name Behavioral Health Job Summary Job Summary:
Job incumbent provides quality mental health and substance abuse services to youth, adults and families including mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, assessments, prevention, outreach, aftercare, referral, and involuntary commitments. May be required to itinerate villages to provide services. Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy. Essential Functions Essential Functions:
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ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbent(s). Representative Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services, job incumbent will be assigned from the following representative duties: 1. Provide Individual, Couple, Family and Group therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Elders with Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues. 2. Provide Comprehensive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments using DSM 5 and ASAM Criteria. 3. Develop a treatment plan with special consideration to cross-cultural and dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse) concerns. Ensures appropriate implementation of treatment plan. 4. Provide Prevention and Education services to children, adolescents, adults and elders regarding Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Wellness. 5. Provide and receives appropriate referrals to and from other agencies and resources. 6. Complete Administrative and Clinical Documentation in a timely manner in order to maintain program compliance within the guidelines established by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Indian Health Services, the State, Medicaid, CARF and other regulatory agencies. 7. Provide effective coverage for daily behavioral health emergency on call services; provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed. 8. Provide culturally appropriate modes of service (i.e. Talking Circles, and Subsistence Activities) as appropriate. 9. Provide ongoing outreach services to communities served. 10. Provide consultation to clinical staff, medical professionals, schools, university, and probation and court system as necessary to ensure quality services. Networks with area professionals to maintain communication systems for follow-up and referral. 11. Participates in routine outcome monitoring (ROM) program, to include engagement in regular clinical supervision, review of session recordings, and incorporation of clinical feedback into practice in order to achieve best outcome. 12. Attends required training and meetings; works toward becoming a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional or Qualified Addictions Professional as part of professional development plan. 13. Facilitates Title 47 Mental Health or Substance Abuse Emergency Detention or Involuntary Commitment Procedures. Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's Degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Counseling, Child Guidance or Community Mental Health; or Marriage and Family Therapy with an active license to practice marital and family therapy, Nursing with specialization or experience in mental health and has an active license to practice nursing, a professional counselor who has an active license to practice as a professional counselor, a social worker who has a master's degree in social work and has an active license to practice as a clinical social worker or a psychologist or psychological associate who has an active license to practice as a psychologist or a psychological associate. Must have a Current Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field. 2. Must be certified or have the ability to be certified within one year of hire as a Chemical Dependency Counselor or Master Addictions Counselor or be certified as a Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner in Alaska 3. Two (2) years of supervised clinical work experience Master's level Behavioral Health; OR two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Clinician I at TCC. 4. Familiarity with Alaska Native cultures and rural lifestyles required. 5. Must comply with TCC Employee drug free policy. 6. Must successfully obtain and maintain clearance from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Service Certification & Licensing Department. 7. Experience with adult, child, and adolescent service provision; specialized testing/evaluation; DSM 5 diagnosis; severely emotionally disturbed children; chronic mental illness; dual diagnosis and integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental illness; treatment planning; treatment coordination; crisis intervention; consultation; routine charting; Medicaid regulations; and professional reports. Familiarity with Fairbanks area, Interior Regional, and statewide mental health services and substance abuse treatment providers. 8. Must pass background check pursuant to the State of Alaska background check and federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Cross-cultural treatment skills and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and traditions preferred. Familiarity with the culture and needs of individuals of Alaska Native descent. 2. Must be able to conduct comprehensive assessments (mental health and substance abuse assessments), treatment planning, treatment team meetings, documenting progress notes (DIAP preferred) in an electric health record system. 3. Strong computer skills using electronic health records and scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office applications. 4. Strong verbal communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required. 5. Must have initiative and prioritizing skills. Able to meet or exceed key performance indicators for Behavioral Health. 6. Must work as part of a team providing quality care. 7. Knowledge and ability to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations. 8. Adherence to the code of ethics associated with professional licensure/certification or licensure/certification track such as NASW, ACA, APA, NAADAC, etc. Supervision:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Supervision Physical demands:
Village travel will be required to meet clinical need. May be exposed to certain conditions, conditions include but are not limited to: travel by small aircraft, vehicle, lack of running water, poor heat, sleeping on floors, and exposed to adverse weather conditions. Job incumbent must be able to physical travel by air and vehicle. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 40 pounds in support of equipment and supplies. Must be able to work in a busy and sometimes stressful environment. May be willing to hire a remote provider to fill position. Remote provider is required a provide private and confidential workspace, internet connection, and furniture needed to fulfill primary job duties. Summation Summation:
Job incumbent will benefit from using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
