Intensive Outpatient Clinician

SeaView Community Services; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary housing

Job summary

SeaView Community Services in Seward, Alaska, is seeking an Intensive Outpatient Clinician for a full-time role. You will conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate outpatient therapy groups and individual counseling.

The role includes crisis support, care coordination with partners, and discharge planning, with a focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. Temporary housing is available; licensure eligibility in Alaska is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Eligible for Alaska licensure.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment.
• Strong assessment, counseling, group facilitation, documentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered and recovery-oriented care.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.
• Facilitate intensive outpatient therapy and psychoeducational groups.
• Provide individual and family counseling as clinically appropriate.
• Address relapse prevention, emotional regulation, trauma, mental health symptoms and barriers to recovery.
• Monitor client progress and update treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide crisis assessment, safety planning and intervention.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, courts, probation, medical providers and community partners.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings and organizational training.
• Maintain compliance with professional, regulatory, payer and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Behavioral health

Substance use treatment

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Alaska licensure eligibility

Job description

Description

Intensive Outpatient Clinician

SeaView Community Services | Seward, Alaska

Full-Time | $65,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience and licensure

Temporary Housing Available

SeaView Community Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Intensive Outpatient Clinician to provide behavioral health treatment to adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The clinician will provide assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, group therapy, crisis support, care coordination, and discharge planning. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys facilitating therapeutic groups, building strong client relationships, and helping individuals develop the skills and support needed for lasting recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.
• Facilitate intensive outpatient therapy and psychoeducational groups.
• Provide individual and family counseling as clinically appropriate.
• Address relapse prevention, emotional regulation, trauma, mental health symptoms, and barriers to recovery.
• Monitor client progress and update treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide crisis assessment, safety planning, and intervention.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, courts, probation, medical providers, and community partners.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and organizational training.
• Maintain compliance with professional, regulatory, payer, and confidentiality requirements.

Why Seward?

Seward is a welcoming coastal community surrounded by mountains, glaciers, trails, and Resurrection Bay. The community offers exceptional access to hiking, fishing, kayaking, wildlife, and other outdoor activities. Clinicians at SeaView have the opportunity to build meaningful community relationships while providing essential services in an area where their work has a visible and lasting impact.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Eligible for professional licensure in Alaska.
• Experience providing behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• Strong assessment, counseling, group facilitation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. The clinician’s schedule may include afternoon or evening hours based on the intensive outpatient group schedule and the needs of the program. Some participation in crisis-response or on-call coverage may also be required.