CLINICIAN BL-05

FQHC Clinician--LCSW

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 time—through 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: https://www.mshsak.org/

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.

• 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.

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)

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

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.

Mat Su Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mat Su Health Services, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Mat Su Health Services, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Mat Su Health Services, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Salary : $78,000 - $82,000