Senior Mental Health Counselor

Providence Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Senior Mental Health Counselor to join the new Walk-In Behavioral Health Clinic in Anchorage. The role involves counseling, education, and case management within a multidisciplinary team, with leadership support for program and curriculum development.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, Alaska licensure (social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy or professional counselor) and BLS certification, plus at least 5 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or health related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, education and case management to clients in structured programs of Walk-In clinic.
• Assist leadership in development and maintenance of program processes and group curriculum.
• Serve as a resource for other clinicians and exemplify Providence Core Values.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree in psychology / counseling / social work

Alaska licensed mental health professional

Job description

Description

Schedule : Monday-Friday Day shift

This role will be supporting a new Walk-In Behavioral Health Clinic in Anchorage.

The Senior Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, education and case management to clients assigned in structured programs of the Walk-In clinic as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Assists leadership in the develop and maintenance of program processes and group curriculum. The Senior Mental Health Counselor demonstrates advanced clinical skills and serves as a resource for other clinicians and exemplifies the Providence Core Values.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Physician Service Organization and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or health related field.
• Upon hire: Alaska Masters Social Worker License. Or
• Upon hire: Alaska Clinical Social Worker License. Or
• Upon hire: Alaska Psychologist License. Or
• Upon hire: Alaska Marriage and Family Therapist License. Or
• Upon hire: Alaska Professional Counselor License.
• Upon hire: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
• 5 years clinical experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $40.11 - $62.27

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Address: AK Anchorage 3760 Piper St

Work Location: Providence Regional Bldg-Anchorage

Workplace Type: On-site