Behavioral Health Clinician
Job Description
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska
Position Description
Welcome to Soldotna, Alaska; your new home. Our main office is located minutes from where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors. There are so many activities you can partake in as you explore this breathtaking land. Popular choices include fishing, cross country skiing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, camping, and hunting. Make sure to bring your camera along as you’ll be exploring the beauty of places like the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Soldotna Creek Park, and Centennial Park. With a mission of “Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare”, we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, and behavioral health services. Join our team and help us to better serve our community and home!
BENEFITS
* Sign on bonus
* AK licensure reimbursement
* Medical & dental insurance
* PTO
* Floating holiday
* CE time off and funds
* Life, AD&D and long/short term disability
* 403b
* Access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.
CONTACT INFO
Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, 907-260-5017, [peissler@pchsak.org](mailto:peissler@pchsak.org)
Website: [www.pchsak.org](http://www.pchsak.org)
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
This position is responsible for providing outpatient psychotherapy to agency clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
* Provide psychotherapeutic and/or outpatient services to clients in the agency.
* Provide assessment through a variety of psychological and/or psychosocial evaluation techniques.
* Provide counseling through a variety of treatment modalities.
* Act as liaison with other community agencies on the client’s behalf when appropriate.
* Provide consultation and education to other agency staff.
* Responsible for maintaining professional, respectful, and effective working relationships with staff, patients and community professionals/agencies.
* Complete Integrated Mental Health Assessments.
* Participates in periodic trainings, and satisfactorily completes required training in a timely manner.
* Adheres to appropriate professional, ethical, and legal standards, and complies with organizational privacy and client confidentiality practices.
* Provides high levels of direct client care.
* Other duties as required.
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
Education & Experience Requirements:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Psychological Associate preferred.
Experience: Experience in working with SMI adults and SED youth.
Vaccines: Must show proof of Covid vaccine due to Federal Mandate unless legally exempt.
Compensation Range:
TBD/Negotiable
Benefits:
BENEFITS
* Sign on bonus
* AK licensure reimbursement
* Medical & dental insurance
* PTO
* Floating holiday
* CE time off and funds
* Life, AD&D and long/short term disability
* 403b
* Access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.
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