What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist (BHCT) position at Bartlett Regional Hospital?
This recruitment is open until filled.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist to join our Behavioral Health Outpatient Services team!
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, plus 30 days of housing. Contact Human Resources at 907-796-8418 for details.
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Pay Information:
Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience.
BHCT 2 starts at $39.86 per hour.
BHCT 3 starts at $45.82 per hour.
Job Summary:
BHCT 2: 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.
BHCT 3: 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.
Minimum Qualifications for the Job:
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 experience as a behavioral health counselor
Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
License(s): Active State of Alaska Master’s Degree LCSW license and 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) year experience as a behavioral health counselor
Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
License(s): Active State of Alaska Master’s Degree LCSW license and a Valid Driver's License
Practice Notices:
All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen for all illegal substance in the state of Alaska prior to start of employment.
Salary : $40 - $46