What are the responsibilities and job description for the Doctoral & Master’s Prepared Counselors position at Alaska Treatment Center?
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Position Summary: The Master’s-Level Counselors will provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, referrals, and counseling to individuals who contact the Alaska Treatment Center for emotional distress, particularly those at high risk for suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts and behaviors. The Master’s Level counselor services will be done in the clinic or via telehealth services. He/she will accurately maintain and administer follow-up appointments as needed, and collaborate with the other clinicians at ATC for case management, and the office manager for scheduling clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for conducting assessments, counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention support in clinical or telehealth settings during scheduled hours.
- Responsible for completing patient notes within three days of the appointment
- Ability to navigate and document on the EHR (Icanotes) independently.
- Document all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
- Manage interactions to ensure an appropriate level of support is provided efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or a related field required
- Active listening skills and efficiency with information-gathering, and problem-solving to facilitate resolution of inquiries.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling crises and other difficult contacts
- At least 1 - 2 years experience in providing client care (preferred but not required)
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Licensed counselors w/o experience - starts at $35/hr
- Unlicensed counselors - $24/hr
- Note: Rates are differentiated based on licensure and experience level.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a licensed or unlicensed clinician?
License/Certification:
- Do you have a license to work in Alaska? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Anchorage, AK 99501 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $220,000