Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician

Domnovate; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Domnovate seeks a Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician to provide evidence-based crisis intervention at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, AK. This is a permanent, full-time position supporting patients with behavioral, emotional, substance and mental health needs, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work, licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or eligibility, Alaska driver's license, and BLS within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited program.
• Licensed as LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred; active licensure or eligibility.
• Alaska driver license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years in a mental health or substance use setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based crisis intervention for behavioral/mental health disorders.
• Assess crisis cases and determine appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate with hospital team and external agencies for referrals.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and records.
• Adhere to Alaska Title 47 involuntary hold processes and documentation.

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Alaska Driver License

BLS Certification

2+ years behavioral health experience

Job description

Annual Salary: $60,000–$85,000 per year*

Build your next chapter with Our Client as a Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician in Sitka, AK. Bring your experience to a permanent role supporting thoughtful care and dependable service.

Opportunity Overview

• Permanent employment with Our Client; 1 opening.
• Sitka, AK 99835.
• Days, Full Time.

Role and Qualifications

Pay Range:

This position performs evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders. An essential component of the position is evaluation of individuals who present in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care, up to and including involuntary psychiatric hospitalization (Alaska Statute Title 47 Involuntary Commitment and Admission for Treatment). The clinician also performs other behavioural health services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluations, crisis counseling and intervention, discharge planning, and coordination of care external agencies. The clinician is an active, professional, engaged member of the patients interdisciplinary hospital treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, utilisation review staff, social work, discharge planners, etc. All services are documented within the electronic health record in accordance with established Our Client policies, procedures and regulatory bodies. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical outcome measures and productivity standards.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Provide evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioural, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders.

In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assess individuals in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care.

Implement Alaska Statute Title 47 for psychiatric involuntary assessments and associated documentation.

Coordinate care with other agencies and hospitals to facilitate a higher level of care when indicated, i.e., psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric evaluation and treatment facilities, etc.

Work closely and supportively with members of the patients support team, e.g., family members, guardians, outside treatment providers.

Communicate actively, collaboratively and professionally as a member of the patients interdisciplinary treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, other behavioural health professionals, utilisation review staff, social work, discharge planning, etc.

Utilise Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of patient, employee, and community interactions.

Provide short term management of mental health and substance use disorders for individuals within the hospital and/or community setting.

Provide motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education and skill development.

Coordinate care within the SEARCH health system and local community social agencies to assure appropriate referrals are offered for optimal individualized care.

Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services as required by SEARCH policy and procedure and Title 47 Statutes.

Self-monitor and fulfil licensure requirements as required by clinicians licensing board.

Adhere to patient confidentiality, sharing, and release of information per HIPAA and Our Client policy.

Attend, engage, and professionally participate in meetings and trainings.

Promptly respond to coding/audit requests and corrections in a respectful, professional, and timely fashion.

Complete all required provider enrollment expectations and documentation.

Other duties as assigned

Education, Certifications, and Licences Required

Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.

Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.

Once licensure is obtained it is a requirement to keep it current for the duration of employment.

Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of behavioural health services focused screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, patient education, referral, reports, and records keeping, and consultation.

Valid State of Alaska Drivers Licence or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

BLS required within 3 months of hire

Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.

Our Client Clinical Competency at 3 months and every 3 years thereafter

Experience Required

2 years experience in a mental health, substance use treatment program or similar behavioural health social service agency

Experience with behavioural health assessment and diagnoses for patients of all ages

Knowledge of

Behavioural health assessment and diagnostic evaluation criteria.

Treatment plan development and patient/family centred goals and objectives.

Evidence-based modern methods, techniques and procedures used in individual and family interventions for emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues.

Federal and state mandatory reporting requirements

Ethical and legal management practices, patient rights, state mandatory reporting requirements, documentation regulations specific to HIPAA, CARF, The Joint Commission, HRSA, State Medicaid and Federal regulations.

Skill and Ability to

Assess patients for risk of suicide, self-harm or homicide and develop effective safety plans.

Assess patient for grave disability due to a serious acute or chronic mental illness.

Implement and document Alaska Title 47 involuntary hold and treatment forms.

Advocate for patients and coordinate required services or to resolve problems in crisis situations.

Analyze, evaluate, and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Document clear/concise reports drawing from direct patient observation, screenings, and assessments in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.

Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in patients’ needs.

Maintain knowledge of new developments in behavioural health assessment and counselling.

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment – Our Client, Driver Licence – State of Alaska

Relevant experience: at least 1 year.

*Pay: $60,000–$85,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on the assignment, schedule, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. For eligible travellers, total compensation may include both taxable W-2 wages and separate travel reimbursements under Domnovate Healthcare’s travel reimbursement policy. Travel reimbursement eligibility and amounts are determined independently based on the employee’s circumstances, assignment location, and applicable reimbursement guidelines.