Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Apply for the Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist role at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

This recruitment is open until filled.

• BHCT 2 starts at $39.86 per hour.
• BHCT 3 starts at $45.82 per hour.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist 2 provides rapid, community‑based mental health crisis interventions for individuals experiencing acute behavioral, emotional, or substance use crises. This role frequently dispatches with EMS/911 and delivers psychiatric emergency services across the Emergency Department and community. The position requires advanced assessment, de‑escalation, and clinical decision‑making skills to ensure immediate stabilization and safety.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist 3 provides rapid, community‑based mental health crisis interventions for individuals experiencing acute behavioral, emotional, or substance use crises. This role frequently dispatches with EMS/911 and delivers psychiatric emergency services across the Emergency Department and community. The position requires advanced assessment, de‑escalation, and clinical decision‑making skills to ensure immediate stabilization and safety. In addition to the core functions, this role helps develop and refine policies and procedures and conducts new and ongoing staff training.

BHCT 2

• Education:
  
  Masters degree in social work or behavioral sciences in a licensable discipline by the Alaska Behavioral Regulatory Board.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience as a behavioral health counselor.
• Certification(s):
  Refer to Mandatory Education Policy upon hire and complete required certifications within the grace period.
• License(s):
  Active State of Alaska LCSW license. Must have a valid Driver's License.

BHCT 3

• Education:
  
  Masters degree in social work or behavioral sciences in a licensable discipline by the Alaska Behavioral Regulatory Board.
• Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of experience as a behavioral health counselor.
• Certification(s):
  Refer to Mandatory Education Policy upon hire and complete required certifications within the grace period.
• License(s):
  Active State of Alaska LCSW License. Must have a valid Driver's License.

All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the state of Alaska prior to start of employment.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care