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$73k-$98k + Sign on and Relocation bonus
Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Center, a tribal health organization meeting the needs of the Inupiat people in Alaska, has a unique position available to the right clinician. By becoming an Behavioral Health Therapist, you can work in remote Alaskan villages in and around the Northwest Arctic Borough, by delivering mental health and substance use counseling to largely Native Alaskan populations. The Maniilaq service area is surrounded by national parks and preserves. It is known for its vast expanses of tundra and wilderness where, to this day, people still practice a subsistence way of life. Maniilaq Behavioral Health Therapists are part of a team that is based above the Arctic Circle and they carry a case load in multiple villages including opportunities to fly by bush plane into the smaller communities not accessed by roads. The position includes extensive benefits and paid time off. There are also multiple loan repayment opportunities through HSRC, IHS, and the State of Alaska to qualifying clinicians. Whether you are an outdoor adventurer or looking for new experiences this is a unique opportunity to work with the Inupiat people to build better access to quality mental health and substance use care.
Required Skills
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides individual, family, and group, mental health and substance use treatment.
- Provides crisis intervention services, assessments and referrals.
- Makes clinical decisions regarding the welfare of patients, including suicide assessments, higher levels of care and treatment planning.
- Travels to villages to provide mental health and substance use services.
- Works within the community and the Maniilaq Health umbrella to provide consultations to medical staff, police, schools, and other professionals and agencies when appropriate.
- Builds community engagement through internal and external organizations.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient records and treatment and properly documents all interactions.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally competent services to all clients.
- Participates in the on-call rotation.
Required Experience
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST THERAPIST I:
- A Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Substance Use and Addiction, Family and Marital Therapy, or related field. Master’s degrees must be an eligible Master’s for an Alaska State license or credential at the time of hire. If the candidate does not have a license eligible Master’s degree but has obtained a Doctoral degree that is eligible for an Alaska State Licensure, the Doctoral degree will be accepted as equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAP within 2 years.
- Ability to work with sensitivity in a cross-cultural environment. Ability to adjust to “bush” conditions in Arctic Alaska.
- Must be willing and able to travel in small planes.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPISTTHERAPIST II:
- Has met all minimum qualifications for Behavioral Health Therapist I.
- In addition has obtained at least a Master’s Level professional mental health license in Alaska. Examples of qualifying Master’s level licenses include Licensed Professional Counselor (under AS 08.63) and Marital and Family Therapy (under 08.29). Other qualifying Master’s level license are (1) License as a Psychological Associate or (2) License as a Master of Social Work. Candidates with qualifying Master’s level license will still be required to obtain their terminal Licensure (LAP, or LCSW) within two years.
All Behavioral Health Therapists are required to obtain an Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC) certification (or national equivalent) within 2 years of hire. Upon proof of certification, therapist will receive compensation increase of 2 steps (if completed within the 2 year deadline.)
Benefits:
- Relocation for the employee and family
- Sign on/Retention Bonus
- Yearly continuing education compensation
- Housing Priority or stipend
- Retirement
- PTO earnings & cash out options
- Free health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance for the employee