Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician – After-Hours Crisis

SEARHC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARHC in Alaska seeks a clinician to deliver evidence‑based behavioral health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, with a focus on trauma‑informed care. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and crisis intervention across Haines, Klawock, Petersburg, and Wrangell clinics.

Supervision for licensure is provided for those not yet licensed; licensure in Alaska is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution.
• LCSW/LPC/LMFT licensure preferred; licensure must be maintained.
• Supervision provided for licensure progress if not yet licensed.

Responsibilities

• Implement culturally relevant screening, assessment, and treatment planning with evidence‑based individual, group, and family therapy.
• Apply Trauma Informed Care across patient, staff, and community interactions.
• Integrate mental health and substance use interventions based on assessments and treatment plans.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and conduct reviews with patient‑centered goals.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, motivational interviewing, and bio‑psychosocial education.
• Maximize access to care by improving coping strategies and self‑care.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to meet treatment goals and ensure timely documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention during clinic hours; share after‑hours crisis coverage in rural clinics.
• Maintain complete documentation in the EHR per policy; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Self‑monitor licensure requirements; adhere to HIPAA and SEARHC policies.
• Coordinate care within SEARHC and local agencies for optimal referrals.
• Attend staff and multidisciplinary meetings and meet productivity standards.
• Respond to coding and audit requests promptly and professionally.
• Complete all provider enrollment tasks and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma‑Informed Care

Crisis Intervention

Care Coordination

Assessment & Diagnosis

Documentation

Safety Planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Licensed as LCSW / LPC / LMFT preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

SEARHC in Alaska seeks a clinician to deliver evidence‑based behavioral health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, with a focus on trauma‑informed care. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and crisis intervention across Haines, Klawock, Petersburg, and Wrangell clinics.

Supervision for licensure is provided for those not yet licensed; licensure in Alaska is required or pursued.