Recovery And Intake Clinician

Recovery & Intake Clinician

Summary:

The Recovery and Intake Clinician position is in the Community & Family Services Division under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor. This position is responsible for managing the quarterly recovery camps, substance use outpatient and group client intakes.

Major Responsibilities:

The Recovery and Intake Clinician provide direct services, including assessment and treating emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns.  This position carries responsibility for assisting beneficiaries in the recovery and healing process.  The Recovery and Intake Clinician ensures that all communications for which he/she is responsible, both written and verbal, meet the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.  Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Plan and implement the quarterly, two-three week recovery camps at any of our regional communities.
2. Complete all required intake assessments and treatment plans for clients attending recovery camp and ensure adequate and timely documentation.
3. Complete all required progress notes and billing documentation for camp.
4. Responsible for the utilization of the matrix model during camp.
5. Lead the aftercare recovery group for clients who attended camp.
6. Manage and remain current on all reporting needs for the CTAS grant.
7. Provide culturally appropriate individuals, couples, family, and group behavioral health therapeutic services. This includes mental health, chemical dependency treatment and therapeutic recovery support services.
8. Provide appropriate and relevant referrals for ongoing care and support.
9. Be knowledgeable in and able to provide therapy sessions, support services, and crisis interventions in person and via telehealth.
10. Work collaboratively with other behavioral and health services staff to provide comprehensive counseling services.
11. Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and referrals.
12. Prepare and maintain confidential records and program reports (including program evaluation) and adhere to governmental and organizational policies at all times.
13. Remain current with all documentation (client records and agency reports) using AKAIMS, CERNER (for scheduling and referrals) and/or other prescribed documentation programs.
14. Grant writing and management for substance abuse and prevention grants. Manage and remain current on all reporting needs for the CTAS grant.
15. Provide educational programming for schools and community groups.
16. Be able and willing to provide services in a variety of settings including but not limited to schools, homes, or village-based clinics.
17. Review mental health and alcohol and drug abuse literature and remain up to date on evidence-based treatment modalities and promising practices.
18. Attend workshops, conferences, and other forms of training as necessary for certification and licensure.
19. Participate in individual and group clinical supervision facilitated by the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor
20. Complete intake packets for clients to attend clinical groups throughout the region. Ensure adequate and complete intake packets.
21. This position serves five remote communities and travel is expected.
22. Provide Crisis Line coverage as required.
23. Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Five years of work experience, two of which in cross-cultural service delivery, is preferred. Preference is given to service delivery in rural areas with Alaska Native/American Indian people.
• Must have (or be eligible for and/or working towards) State of Alaska Licensure in respective field.
 

Hours of Work:

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment. The position may require evenings and weekends at times due to groups, client needs and community needs.

Chugachmiut is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.