Mental Health Clinician I​/II​/III

Mental Health Clinician I/II/III

Work Location:

201 Deermount St, Ketchikan, AK99901

$70,983.87 - $ Salary

Regular Full-Time

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Behavioral Health

Indian Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Incumbent will be responsible to deliver culturally sensitive, competent behavioral health services to clients for KIC Tribal Health Clinic Behavioral Health Department. This position will determine nature of client’s situation through assessment, develop and initiate individualized treatment plans, provide individual and group counseling, facilitate all aspects of outpatient treatment, and document progress in an electronic health record. Incumbent will be responsible for general coordination of counseling services and have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various locations.

Position may include evening and weekend hours

Provides clinical behavioral health services to Tribal members of any age who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

Provide services including individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation services as necessary.

Provide individual and family counseling for an array of mental health symptoms.

Perform screenings, intake and assessment, interview client, family members, and others (as necessary), assess medical, emotional, social and educational information.

Provide information and outreach intervention services to Tribal members as requested.

Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.

Complete documentation consistently and in compliance with department, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Provide referrals to appropriate agencies and other related services.

Maintain an understanding of and work effectively with other community and state agencies to provide a collaborative continuum of care for mutual clients.

Follow professional code of ethics including confidentiality, individual rights, professional and legal issues in providing services.

Participate in required clinical staffing and weekly supervision within the Behavioral Health Department as well as with other outside agencies as needed

Collaborate with treatment team members where appropriate, including KIC Medical Clinic, to provide holistic care.

Other duties as assigned.

Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.

Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for clinical programs and “best practice” techniques.

Knowledge of social problems experiences by Alaska Natives and American Indians.

Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse services available in the community and some familiarity with state-wide services.

Knowledge of screening and identification of symptoms of alcohol/drug abuse and withdrawal.

Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.

Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.

Ability to provide behavioral health treatment services in a clinical and community-based setting.

Ability to exercise mature judgement in evaluating specific situations and recommending solutions.

Ability to listen, observe, and record a…