Impactful Behavioral Health Clinician - Rural Alaska

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4.5 wks

11 holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life & disability insurance

FSAs

Retirement plans

Wellness center

Sign-on $30k (3-year)

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a clinical mental health clinician to conduct consultations in acute care clinics. The role focuses on brief evaluations to reduce symptom impact and coordinate referrals across multiple providers within three contacts.

Requirements include a master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a mental health specialty, two years of supervised behavioral health experience, and Alaska licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health.
• Two (2) years supervised experience providing various behavioral health direct services.
• Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Native American cultures.
• Alaska Drivers License and provide a copy of current driving record.
• Must provide a criminal record background.
• State of Alaska License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred
• Must have basic computer knowledge, and standard office equipment usage skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations to individuals experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral disturbances upon request from a medical professional.
• Provide brief evaluations to reduce the impact of symptoms and coordinate referrals within 3 contacts.

Skills

Mental health clinical assessment

Written and oral communication

Cross-cultural experience

Alaska driver's license

Criminal background check

Licenses preferred (LCSW/LPC)

Computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with MH specialty

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a clinical mental health clinician to conduct consultations in acute care clinics. The role focuses on brief evaluations to reduce symptom impact and coordinate referrals across multiple providers within three contacts.

Requirements include a master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a mental health specialty, two years of supervised behavioral health experience, and Alaska licensure preferred.