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Integrated Care / Crisis Therapist I / II

Maniilaq Association -
Kotzebue, AK

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Clinical crisis intervention assessment
Cultural competency
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders

Full Job Description

Maniilaq Association is a P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

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Integrated Care / Crisis Therapist I / II

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-069

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Behavioral Health Services

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

02/26

Title: Integrated Care/Crisis Therapist I/II Range: TBD

Program: Integrated Care Status: Exempt

Housing Priority: TBD Covered: Yes

BCP: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves the Maniilaq Health Center and Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Center. At both facilities, this position provides crisis intervention and stabilization services. This position also provides brief supportive counseling for the purpose of referral to appropriate level of care for individuals, families and couples, and works in collaboration with medical staff and behavioral health personnel to provide current clients with appropriate recommendations for acute and long-term treatment interventions. This is a dynamic role that involves addressing a wide range of social, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment needs including integrated care services, supporting Women’s health and collaboration with medical providers. The Integrated Care/Crisis Therapist participates in the multidisciplinary team rounds to discuss client status and discharge planning. This position is located at the Maniilaq Health Center and reports directly to the Integrated Care Clinical Supervisor, and/or designee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide crisis intervention services and participate in the on-call rotation.

Conducts and reviews comprehensive psychosocial screening, assessments, and treatment plans for mental health and substance abuse clients, provides brief interventions and case management.

Provides crisis intervention which consists of a crisis assessment, case management, treatment plan and discharge plan for behavioral health patients currently located at the Maniilaq Health Center.

During BH encounters, provides a provisional diagnosis based on DSM criteria that are inclusive of any mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, developmental disorders and disabilities, psychosocial aspects of illness injury disability and impairment within a psychosocial framework.

Conform to hospital and behavioral health regulations and policies related to the duties of the position including maintaining the confidentiality of all patient information, and the handling and disclosure of patient information as well as any safety protocols for working in the health center.

Administers and interprets applicable measurements/tests (including but not limited to MSE, BECK Depression Scale, WPS) to assist in assigning appropriate diagnosis.

Collaborates with medical professionals to evaluate patient's mental health needs

Refers patients, clients, or families to community resources to assist in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse

Acquires and utilizes knowledge on regulatory compliance and agency policies and procedures.

Works collaboratively with crisis team and CRC on court orders for involuntary treatment, including attending court proceedings when requested.

Maintains adherence to, HIPAA, the relevant code of ethics of clinicians licensing board and 42 CFR Part 2 (The Code of Federal Regulations on Substance Abuse Confidentiality).

Connects patients to social and tribal services to address relevant social needs.

Maintains awareness and promotes coordination of social, tribal, health, legal, community behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment services in order to provide comprehensive and holistic patient care.

Communicates effectively with the care team, including providers, nursing staff, patient advocates, CHA/Ps, behavioral health aides, and case managers.

Attends all meetings, trainings, and case staffings as directed by supervisor.

Documents treatment process and progress in EHR to meet all relevant requirements and to support well-coordinated patient care.

Works as part of a team to provide optimal behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services, which may include making referrals to other Maniilaq and non-Maniilaq programs.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Integrated Care/Crisis Therapist I:

A Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Psychology, or Family and Marital Therapy (or the like). Master’s degree must be in eligible for an Alaska State licensure at the time of hire. Broad clinical experience. 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. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues, both theory and practice; crisis intervention techniques; assessment techniques; and understanding of mental health and substance abuse disorders. Strong interpersonal communication and written skills. 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 frequently in small planes.

Integrated Care/Crisis Therapist II:

Has met all minimum qualifications for Integrated Care/Crisis Therapist I. In addition, has obtained 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 licensures are (1) Licensure as a Psychological Associate or (2) Licensure as a Master of Social Work. Candidates with qualifying Master’s level licensures will still be required to obtain their terminal Licensure (LAP, or LCSW) within two years. *Please inquire if supervision is currently available*

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DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties ad meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.

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