Licensed Mental Health Clinician - LCSW or LPC - 6 Month Contract with Renewal Options!

This role involves providing long-term mental health services within a correctional facility, focusing on improving residents' mental health, supporting rehabilitation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Experience: Minimum Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; licensure (LCSW or LPC) in Alaska required.

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC) - Ketchikan, AK | 6-Month Contract

Join a leading facility in Ketchikan, Alaska, providing critical mental health services in a correctional setting. This opportunity offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. Start your assignment on 01/01/2027 with renewal options.

Quick Facts:

• Location: Ketchikan, AK
• Start Date: 01/01/2027
• Duration: 52 weeks
• Shift: Days, 8 hours
• Hours/Week: 40
• Experience: Minimum Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; licensure (LCSW or LPC) in Alaska required
• Certifications: Licensed in Alaska (temporary licenses may be available)

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $75.00 – $90.00 (DOE and licensure)
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid sick time per applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel reimbursements (when applicable)
  • Licensure/certification and travel reimbursement when applicable

What You’ll Do:

• Provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and therapeutic treatment to individuals in custody
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
• Coordinate care with facility staff and supervise lower-level clinicians
• Participate in diagnostic team conferences with psychiatrists and other clinicians
• Assist with crisis intervention and post-hospital follow-up
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records
• Collaborate with community mental health agencies and other social service providers
• Deliver telehealth services when required under supervision

What You Need:Required:

• Licensed (LCSW or LPC) in Alaska
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field
• Knowledge of mental health counseling principles and behavior assessment
• Ability to establish rapport, conduct therapeutic interactions, and maintain professional relationships

Preferred:

• Experience working within correctional or institutional settings
• Knowledge of mental health laws and community resources
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

About the Assignment:
This role involves providing long-term mental health services within a correctional facility, focusing on improving residents' mental health, supporting rehabilitation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Clinicians will work under supervision, delivering essential psychological services tailored to the needs of incarcerated individuals.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply.

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