Clinical Social Worker

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 Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Medical Edge in Ketchikan, Alaska seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician for outpatient services. You will conduct screenings, assessments, and diagnoses, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, family, and marital therapy with rotating after-hours crisis coverage.

The position requires Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, and licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT preferred). Alaska license within 6 months is expected; BLS certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline.
• Licensure preferred: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT; supervision available for unlicensed clinicians.
• Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Alaska CD Counselor I or MAC certification preferred.
• AHA BLS within 3 months.
• Experience with behavioral health assessment and diagnosis required.
• Ability to assess, plan treatment, and refer patients of all ages.

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 mental health and substance use disorder interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records.
• Coordinate referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide rotating after-hours crisis and emergency services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Electronic health records

Family therapy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician - $70K-$120K Location: Ketchikan, AK Schedule: Outpatient | Shared rotating after-hours crisis coverage

Key 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 mental health and substance use disorder interventions as appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records
• Coordinate referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Provide rotating after-hours crisis and emergency services

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
• Unlicensed clinicians may receive clinical supervision toward licensure requirements
• Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain one within 6 months
• Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certification preferred
• AHA BLS within 3 months
• Experience with behavioral health assessment and diagnosis required
• Ability to provide assessment, treatment planning, and referrals for patients of all ages

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000-$120,000 annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful behavioral health services while supporting individuals and families in a community-focused setting.