Clinician I - Unalakleet

Norton Sound Health Corporation; Alaska; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Part of Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, Alaska, this Mental Health Regular Full-time position provides clinical assessments and treatment planning under supervision of a Clinician II. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, documentation, and coordination of services to meet patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, and safety needs.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work or related counseling field and eligibility for Alaska licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work or related counseling field
• Must be eligible for Alaska LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent within two years of hire

Responsabilidades

• Assess the client’s condition and needs, set outcomes, implement actions to meet needs and evaluate progress
• Provide and document comprehensive assessments identifying client needs with interventions to achieve desirable outcomes
• Advocate for clients/families, facilitate learning, reinforce continued care through teaching/referral
• Arrange clinical services, make referrals, assist in treatment compliance, coordinate with human service agencies
• Maintain quality and efficiency, suggest improvements to supervisor
• Participate in professional growth, attend in-services and meetings
• Collaborate with regional agencies to integrate NSHC Behavioral Health Services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Master's Degree in Social Work or related counseling field

Descripción del empleo

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Mental Health Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US

Salary Range: $46.91 To $63.66 Hourly

Purpose of Position:

Provide clinical mental health and/or substance abuse assessments and write treatment plans under the supervision of a Clinician II.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of a Clinician II or Psychologist, assess the client’s condition and needs, set outcomes, implement appropriate actions to meet the client/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual and safety needs and evaluate client progress
• Provide and document comprehensive and individual assessments identifying client needs with appropriate interventions to achieve desirable outcomes and gather data to demonstrate the utilization of the clinical process to promote positive outcomes
• Act as an advocate for clients/families, physicians, and other staff members, facilitating client/family learning throughout the clinical experience, reinforcing continued health care through teaching and/or referral
• Arrange clinical services, make referrals to appropriate providers, assist in treatment compliance, coordinate with human service agencies and request village based counseling services when appropriate
• Maintain quality and efficiency standards and make recommendations to supervisor for improvements as needed
• Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development , attend pertinent in-services, departmental and other meetings as requested
• Work with regional agencies to promote NSHC’s Behavioral Health Services working to achieve and integrate NSHC goals with the expectations of federal and state governments
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of general patient care activities
• Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/records
• Knowledge of regional and cultural customs and values

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills and teambuilding

Education

Degree

Master's Degree

Program

Social Work or related counseling field

Experience

Amount:

1 year(s)

working in a clinical setting in the behavioral health field

0 (years)

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Must be eligible for LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist) or equivalent state license in Alaska within two years of hire