Crisis Clinician - New Crisis Programs Starting January 2027

SCF; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance

Sign On Bonus

CME

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) in Anchorage, AK is seeking crisis clinicians for its new Crisis Stabilization program (23-hour stay). This on-site role provides multidisciplinary care for individuals in mental health crisis and requires CPI training on hire.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, de-escalation, brief therapy, milieu engagement, care coordination, and group facilitation. Alaska licensure and BLS/advanced certs are required.

Qualifications

• Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field.
• 2 years of post-licensure supervised clinical work experience OR demonstrated proficiency as a Clinician II at SCF.
• 1 year of psychiatric crisis experience OR demonstrated proficiency as a Clinician II at SCF with crisis experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary team-based care.
• Complete comprehensive risk assessments.
• Support and follow legal requirements; de-escalation and crisis resolution.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

De-escalation

Education

Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP

ATLS

ALSO

PALS

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 16, 2026

Locations

• Yeshjesh T uh Anchorage, AK 99508, USA
• On-site
• Behavioral Health
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CRISI007235

Description

Hiring Range: $76,793.60 to $102,391.47

Hiring Incentives

• Relocation Allowance
• Sign On Bonus
• CME

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is actively seeking crisis clinicians to become an integral part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care services. This posting is for the new Crisis Stabilization (23 hour, 59 min stay) program, which is a short term, high intensity program that accepts walk ins and first responder drop offs for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Responsibilities include multidisciplinary team-based care, completing comprehensive risk assessments, supporting and following legal requirements, de-escalation and crisis resolution, engagement in milieu, brief therapeutic support and intervention, group facilitation, care coordination, and understanding of social determinants of health.

All employees for this position within the Crisis Stabilization program will be expected to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Current Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field.
• Two (2) years of post-licensure supervised clinical work experience; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Clinician II at SCF.
• One (1) year of psychiatric crisis experience (pre- or post-licensure); OR demonstrated proficiency as a Clinician II at SCF, which included experience handling crisis situations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Crisis Clinician License Req Equal Opportunity Employer

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