Licensed Clinician

Mat-Su Health Services is seeking a Licensed Clinician to join our Big Lake team.

About us: We are a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Our Mission, dedicated to improving the health of our community, one person at a timethrough affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care, attracts and inspires a caring, competent workforce. To learn more about our agency or view career opportunities, visit our website:

Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals, and short-term counseling to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting. Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team-based setting.

Essential Duties:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires compliance with MSHS compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be considered part of the regular performance evaluation.
Demonstrates competency in providing integrated and/or initial consult assessments and developing treatment plans.
Demonstrates competency in providing individual, group, and family therapy using best-practice approaches to treatment.
Assists primary healthcare providers in recognizing and treating psychiatric disorders and psychological problems within the scope of the license.
Provides referral to Behavioral Health Services for longer-term treatment, as appropriate. May provide treatment to SED/SMI population as needed.
Completes all clinical documentation according to state and professional regulations with minimal error and correction. Attends to all billing reports, claims, and correspondence required in connection with the services rendered promptly.
Demonstrates competency in provision of after hour, 24/7- emergency services and/or; day time crisis coverage. Completes and submits all crisis intervention documentation in a timely manner with minimal errors.
Initiates and participates in clinical supervision proportionate to licensure and level of experience and training in peer and one-to-one settings.
May see agency level 2 rehab clients as needed.
Provides a minimum of 50% productivity/billable time per week.

Nonessential Duties

Participates in or may present staff in-service training.
Other position-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work effectively with patients who have conditions that necessitate lifestyle changes;
High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style;
Knowledge of DSM IVtr and DSM 5, ASAM criteria;
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatment for behavioral health conditions;
Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of behavioral health conditions;
Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone;
Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, other behavioral health providers, as well as administrative and support staff;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to relate in a positive and courteous manner;
Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner;
Demonstrated understanding, respect, and appreciation for diversity.

Working Conditions

Work is performed onsite in a heated, ventilated, and well-lighted environment.
Job is considered low-risk for hazard exposure.
MSHS is a nonsmoking campus.

Physical Demands An employee must meet the work environment characteristics described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting under 50 lbs., and driving.
Requires manual dexterity to operate standard office and other equipment.
Requires normal hearing range, ability to speak, and vision acuity.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eight (8) Observed Paid Holidays
Two (2) Floating Holidays
Birthday Holiday
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty (up to 80 hours)

Employment Practices: Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Must be an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Worker in the State of Alaska.
Two years of experience providing direct counseling services.
Have general knowledge of EMR/EHR software and Microsoft Office programs

General Requirements:

Clear background check (subject to DHSS background check)
Current tuberculosis screening test result
Current drivers license; clean driving record history
BLS certification must be obtained within two weeks of hire. CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certification must be obtained when offered through the agency; it may substitute the current MANDT certificate for CPI.