What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Clinician position at Central Peninsula Hospital?
Now Offering a Critical Position Bonus & Relocation Assistance!
Receive a $10,000 bonus for a one-year commitment or a $25,000 bonus for a two-year commitment to this essential role. This position is also eligible for relocation assistance to help make your move to Alaska and CPH seamless and stress-free.
About Us:
Our Behavioral Health Department provides residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment services for individuals struggling with substance-use disorders and co-occurring disorders. We also provide mental health counseling services for adults and teenagers who are referred to us from within our provider network.
To learn more about our Behavioral Health program, watch our short video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lvf_WCs7t4
Central Peninsula Hospital is one of the largest employers on the Kenai Peninsula. We offer a great compensation and benefits package, a focus on work/life balance, including generous paid time off, medical insurance, retirement planning, relocation assistance, and much more. Please contact us for more information and apply today!
About the position:
The Crisis Clinician provides rapid, onsite assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, and short-term stabilization services for individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health emergencies. Responding in community settings such as homes, schools, workplaces, and public areas, the clinician evaluates risk, ensures safety, and connects individuals with appropriate services and supports.
As part of an intensive care team, the clinician serves individuals at greatest risk of harm to self or others or experiencing grave disability due to mental illness. The role focuses on helping individuals stabilize and remain safely in their communities whenever possible, reducing unnecessary emergency department utilization and out-of-area hospitalizations. This position requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations, and effective collaboration with law enforcement, emergency responders, healthcare providers, families, and community partners while delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, or Social Work
- 2 years of Clinical - Mental Health Counselor experience
- State of Alaska Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or eligibility to obtain licensure upon hire
At CPH, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive pay is just the beginning. We also provide:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Retirement Plans: Invest in your future with our competitive 403(b) options and employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a generous PTO policy, including vacation and sick leave.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program qualifying employer. Click here to learn more about this program.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through training, workshops, and more.
- Additional Perks: Employee wellness programs, discounts, and much more!
Current employees are not eligible for the Critical Position Bonus.
Salary : $25,000