Behavioral Health Clinician — Community Impact & Growth

Medical Edge; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Medical Edge in Ketchikan, AK seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to deliver assessments, diagnosis, and therapy in an outpatient setting. The role emphasizes collaborative care with a focus on evidence-based practices and patient-centered planning.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, treatment planning, and coordination with families and communities. A master’s degree and licensure are preferred; supervision toward licensure is available for unlicensed clinicians.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health screenings, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, family, and marital therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, motivational interviewing, and patient education.
• Integrate behavioral health and substance use disorder interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records.
• Coordinate referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies.
• Participate in staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide rotating after-hours crisis and emergency services.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

LCSW / LPC / LMFT preferred

Alaska driver’s license

AHA BLS within 3 months

Job description

Medical Edge in Ketchikan, AK seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to deliver assessments, diagnosis, and therapy in an outpatient setting. The role emphasizes collaborative care with a focus on evidence-based practices and patient-centered planning.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, treatment planning, and coordination with families and communities. A master’s degree and licensure are preferred; supervision toward licensure is available for unlicensed clinicians.