Therapist – Social Worker

Job Title

Behavioral Health Clinician

Location

Petersburg, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide culturally relevant, evidence-based outpatient behavioral health services including individual, group, family, and marital therapy, as well as bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis intervention.
• Develop and review individualized treatment plans based on client needs, integrating mental health and substance use disorder interventions as appropriate.
• Utilize Trauma Informed Care principles in all patient, employee, and community interactions.
• Provide care coordination, motivational interviewing, advocacy, and skill development to maximize access to and effective utilization of care.
• Participate in shared rotating after-hours crisis and emergency services coverage across rural clinic locations.
• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services within the electronic health record in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience with behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and referral for patients of all ages.
• Knowledge of federal and state mandatory reporting requirements, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Ability to assess patients for suicide or self-harm risk and develop effective safety plans.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Active licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); unlicensed candidates will receive clinical supervision toward licensure.
• Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI) or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certificate or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CARF, The Joint Commission, HRSA, State Medicaid, and Federal behavioral health regulations.

Why Join Us

• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the behavioral health of individuals and families in rural Southeast Alaska communities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.