Mental Health Clinician 3 - Reentry & IDP+ Lead

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Corrections is hiring a Mental Health Clinician 3 based at the Anchorage Probation Office. You will supervise IDP+ and APIC programs, coordinate referrals and eligibility, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support mentally ill inmates transitioning back to the community.

The role emphasizes collaboration with institutional staff, community resources, probation officers, guardians, attorneys, and Mental Health Courts to ensure safe, effective releases and reduced

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree OR Master’s degree from an accredited college in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
• AND Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in Accountability, Developing Others, Managing Human Resources, Psychology, Therapy and Counseling.
• Progressively responsible professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework.
• Some positions require licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor; this will be addressed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the department’s Institutional Discharge Project Plus (IDP+) and Assess, Plan, Identify and Coordinate (APIC) programs for transitional services for mentally ill inmates releasing into the community.
• Coordinate case management of program referrals—determine eligibility, consult on cases, identify resources, and work with community partners.
• Collaborate with institutional clinicians, community resources, probation officers, guardians, attorneys, and Mental Health Courts to secure the best release outcomes.
• Work with reentry mental health clinicians team and other staff to support client outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Supervision

Adaptability

Accountability

Developing Others

Managing Human Resources

Psychology Knowledge

Therapy and Counseling

Education

Doctoral or Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work/child guidance/vocational rehabilitation

Job description

Alaska Department of Corrections is hiring a Mental Health Clinician 3 based at the Anchorage Probation Office. You will supervise IDP+ and APIC programs, coordinate referrals and eligibility, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support mentally ill inmates transitioning back to the community.

The role emphasizes collaboration with institutional staff, community resources, probation officers, guardians, attorneys, and Mental Health Courts to ensure safe, effective releases and reduced