Mental Health Clinician in Anchorage, Alaska at Catholic Social Services

The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Clinician is to provide clinical services to clients who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The mental health clinician position provides assessments, treatment plan development and individual psychotherapy services with a trauma informed lens.

CSS is a Catholic human and social services agency and behavioral health care provider that welcomes people of all faiths through its programs and employment. We provide help for our Alaskan neighbors through a variety of supportive service programs, including emergency shelter, food stability, housing, case management, and refugee assistance. CSS empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, CSS is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA), which recognizes that CSS provides high quality services that meet best practice standards in the social service field.

Mission: To promote the physical, spiritual and mental welfare of persons in need in the community. This mission is achieved by:

• Offering charitable assistance to those in need, especially persons who are poor
• Developing and conducting programs to strengthen and support families and the dignity of the human spirit
• Administering the Corporal Works of Mercy and Gospel of Jesus Christ as defined by the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and envisioned by the traditional concepts of Catholic Social Teaching and Action through the laity
• And advocating for social justice for the common good of all

The Behavioral Health services program provides assessments, treatment plan development and individual psychotherapy to clients who are currently homeless staying in shelter or at risk of becoming homeless. This department works across the agency interacting with other CSS programs to implement Behavioral Health services within most of CSS’ programs. The Behavioral Health program works with other providers in the agency to provide education about best practices and ways to provide wrap around services to clients.

Competency:

Knowledge:

Skills:

Provide behavioral and diagnostic assessments to determine the level of care services, initial engagement strategies, treatment planning, discharge planning, and individual psychotherapy.

Provide individual, group, and family treatment that is strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-aware per the mission, goals, and objectives of the 1115 Waiver.

Identify risk factors, including lethality for suicidal, homicidal, and grave disability.

Responsible for maintaining participant records under HIPAA and record compliance guidelines.

Responsible for completing clinical documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations, the 1115 waiver and agency policy.

Coordinate treatment team involvement and promote engagement in consultation.

Conduct participant referrals for additional services as medically necessary based on treatment needs for continuity of care.

Provide advocacy and follow-up on referrals.

Comply with required training needs to improve service delivery.

Perform related duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in a counseling, psychology, social work, or related fiel

Minimum Experience Requirement – Licensed Clinician:

Minimum Experience Requirement – Unlicensed Clinician:

A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and personal vehicle are required.

Work is performed in a standard indoor office environment. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Frequently sitting or standing at a desk for several hours at a time.

Travel out of Alaska is rare. Occasional travel within Anchorage is required.

Location: 4600 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.