LCSW/Behavioral Health Coach Opportunity in Alaska
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
The LCSW/Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the LCSW will provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. Will manage own case load and provide psychotherapy to identified clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
* Formulate behavioral health interventions appropriate to a primary care setting and assist with implementation and monitoring of treatment plans.
* Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
* Work as team with providers to coordinate care for patient.
* Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
* Work with primary care team to triage patients and provide referrals to specialty care behavioral health as appropriate.
* Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
* Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
* Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
* Provide targeted assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic impressions and the utilization of screening tools.
* Provide timely and succinct feedback regarding consultation findings and recommendations.
* Provide Behavioral Health consultation services as needed when BHC is not available. As a Health Coach, provide immediate high-quality behavioral health services to new and existing patients in the medical clinic through coordination with medical providers using modalities such as motivational interviewing following an “always available, always interruptible” workflow.
* Provide training and guidance to primary care and specialty providers about the Health Coach role.
* When appropriate, coordinate and provide additional behavioral healthcare to patients after initial hand-off from primary care provider.
* Expected to complete required trainings such as CPR, Mandt, Mental Health First Aid and any others deemed necessary for this position.
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
Education & Experience Requirements:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* Education: PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling Psychology; Master of Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work; Masters or doctoral degree in psychology or related field from a regionally accredited university.
* License: Maintain a current, active license with the State of Alaska as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
* Experience: Must possess specialized experience which involves using psychological assessments, formulating diagnosis or treatment recommendations and providing counseling services to patients.
* 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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