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Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician - Days

$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

$67,000 - $86,000/year

Sitka, AK
Permanent Full-Time
Day Shift
Start date ASAP
2 years experience in a mental health, substance use treatment program or similar behavioral health social service agency
Experience with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses for patients of all ages
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Driver License - State of Alaska

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline from an accredited educational institution required.
Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred. Once licensure is obtained it is a requirement to keep it current for the duration of employment.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
BLS within 3 months of hire
Alaska State CDC I, MAC certificate or equivalent preferred

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Provide evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders.
In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assess individuals in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care.
Implement Alaska Statute Title 47 for psychiatric involuntary assessments and associated documentation.
Coordinate care with other agencies and hospitals to facilitate a higher level of care when indicated, i.e., psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric evaluation and treatment facilities, etc.
Work closely and supportively with members of the patient’s support team, e.g., family members, guardians, outside treatment providers.
Communicate actively, collaboratively and professionally as a member of the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, other behavioral health professionals, utilization review staff, social work, discharge planning, etc.
Utilize Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of patient, employee, and community interactions.
Provide short term management of mental health and substance use disorders for individuals within the hospital and/or community setting.
Provide motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education and skill development.
Coordinate care within the SEARCH health system and local community social agencies to assure appropriate referrals are offered for optimal individualized care.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services as required by SEARCH policy and procedure and Title 47 Statutes.
Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements as required by clinician’s licensing board.
Adhere to patient confidentiality, sharing, and release of information per HIPAA and SEARHC policy.
Attend, engage, and professionally participate in meetings and trainings.
Promptly respond to coding/audit requests and corrections in a respectful, professional, and timely fashion.
Complete all required provider enrollment expectations and documentation.
Other duties as assigned

Skill and Ability to

Assess patients for risk of suicide, self-harm or homicide and develop effective safety plans.
Assess patient for grave disability due to a serious acute or chronic mental illness.
Implement and document Alaska Title 47 involuntary hold and treatment forms.
Advocate for patients and coordinate required services or to resolve problems in crisis situations.
Analyze, evaluate, and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Document clear/concise reports drawing from direct patient observation, screenings, and assessments in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in patients' needs.
Maintain knowledge of new developments in behavioral health assessment and counseling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

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