Behavioral Health Clinician – Emergency Services

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive work culture

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Senior Mental Health Counselor with a master’s degree to join our emergency/acute care clinical team. The role focuses on psychiatric risk assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and supporting patients and families in Medical and Psychiatric Emergency Departments.

You will collaborate with urgent care teams, provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced setting, and contribute to whole-person care, diversity, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in social services, psychology, or related field.
• Alaska licensure required upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification within 30 days.
• At least 3 years of clinical mental health experience.
• Experience with psychiatric risk assessments and diagnosis.
• Experience developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and support to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric risk assessments and diagnosis.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with emergency care teams to ensure patient safety and care continuity.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment & diagnosis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in social services/psychology

Alaska licensure upon hire

National Provider BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Counselor with a master’s degree in social services or a related field to join an emergency/acute care clinical team. The role involves providing psychiatric risk assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and supporting patients and families in Medical and Psychiatric Emergency Departments.

Qualifications include:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in social services, psychology, or related field
• Alaska licensure (e.g., Social Worker, Psychologist, Therapist, Counselor) upon hire
• National Provider BLS certification within 30 days
• At least 3 years of clinical mental health experience
• Conduct psychiatric risk assessments and diagnosis
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients and families
• Collaborate with emergency care teams to ensure patient safety and care continuity

Skills and attributes:

• Licensed mental health professional with relevant clinical experience
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Join a patient-focused organization committed to whole-person care, diversity, and community service. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture are offered.