About Us:

Our Behavioral Health Department provides residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. We also provide mental health counseling services for adults and teenagers who are referred to us from within our provider network.

To learn more about out Behavioral Health program watch our short video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lvf_WCs7t4

Central Peninsula Hospital is one of the largest employers on the Kenai Peninsula. We offer great a compensation and benefits package, a focus on work/life balance including generous paid time off, medical insurance, retirement planning, relocation assistance, and much more. Please contact us for more information and apply today!

About the position:

This position is part of an intensive care team that focuses on assessment and safety planning for those at the greatest risk of danger to self or others or grave disability due to mental illness. This includes crisis assessments and ongoing clinical support services to allow individuals with serious mental illness to continue living in their community and disrupt emergency out-of-area hospitalizations as much as possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences
• 2 years of Clinical - Mental Health Counselor experience.
• State of Alaska Licensed Master Social Worker OR State of Alaska Licensed Professional Counselor or eligibility to obtain licensure upon hire.
• Knowledge of DSM-V disorders and most efficacious treatments
• Good communication and writing abilities.

PREFERRED:

• Doctorate in Psychology OR Doctorate in Social Work
• State of Alaska Licensed Psychologist
• 3 or more years of counseling experience including inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Additional training in pharmacotherapies use to treat behavioral health issues.