Mental Health Clinician III (PCN 06-2383...
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at present looking to employ Mental Health Clinician III (PCN 06-2383... right now, this career will be placed in Alaska. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a
Mental Health ! Clinician III / TeleBehavioral Health Clinician
API operates as Alaska's only state-owned, 24-hour, 7-day a week mental health facility that provides:
Acute, short-term in-patient psychiatric care for patients whose needs are so great or complex that an appropriate level of care cannot be provided in their home town or community, and
Medium security Forensic Inpatient Services
TeleBehavioral Health Outpatient Services
This position provides Clinical Care Services through the API TeleBehavioral Health Program to a variety of rural and frontier sites.
Utilizing a person-centered treatment and recovery oriented paradigm, the TeleBehavioral Program extends the clinical infrastructure of the hospital to rural and remote regions that do not have itinerant psychiatry services with high quality-high bandwidth video conferencing solutions. API staff psychiatrists and licensed professionals provide an array of consultative and direct services in! cluding assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and medic! ation management.
Key Responsibilities:
Screening & Assessment
Treatment planning consultation
Program development
Consultation & Liaison with Alaska Critical Access Hospitals
Consultation to agencies serving our clientele including out-patient providers and assisted living facilities and psychiatrists
Attendance at daily treatment team meetings as needed
Provide consultation guidance
Desired Qualifications:
Experience leading and facilitating a team which includes behavioral health professionals is preferred
Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, and operational procedures specific to behavioral health services is preferred
Demonstrated ability to build strong productive relationships with partners
Exceptional communication skills with internal and external audiences
Knowledge in the use of technology to deliver Behavioral Health Services (preferred! ) Applicants must have a Masters Degree or Ph.D. in one of the Behavioral Sciences And Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in the state of Alaska
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check
If you feel you embody these strengths, then we want to hear from you.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctoral degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, child guidance, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
OR
A master's degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, child guidance, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field and four years of professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework. This is met by service as a Mental Health Clinician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution: Graduate study beyond the master’s degree will substitute for up to one year of the ! required professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework ! (2 semester hours or 3 quarter hours of graduate study equals one month of work experience.)
Special Note:
Some positions require the incumbent be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. This requirement will be addressed in the job posting.
Additional Required Information:
At time of interview applicant must submit:
1. Transcripts from your highest level of education.
2. Copies of professional licenses or certificates.
3. A list of at least three (3) professional references.
4. Resume.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required. Please attach it as a separate document for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Please attach the cover letter to your application before subm! itting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. The cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process .
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted! to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreig! n educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may! be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm&topheader=alaska.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please ! call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or co! rrespond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
Ron Hale, Director of API
Phone: (907) 269-7106
Fax: (907) 269-7120
E-mail: Ron.Hale@alaska.gov
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This career starts available on: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 22:42:31 GMT