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Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Ketchikan, AK

Malone Healthcare

  • Ketchikan, AK
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Provide culturally relevant, evidence-based individual, group, family, and marital therapy as well as bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and care coordination for clients experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health disorders. Deliver crisis intervention services during normal clinic hours; participate in a shared rotating after-hours crisis and emergency services schedule covering rural clinic locations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKetchikan, AK

    Description

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide culturally relevant, evidence-based individual, group, family, and marital therapy as well as bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and care coordination for clients experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health disorders
    • Integrate mental health and substance use disorder interventions based on individualized assessments and treatment planning, utilizing Trauma Informed Care in all patient, employee, and community interactions
    • Deliver crisis intervention services during normal clinic hours; participate in a shared rotating after-hours crisis and emergency services schedule covering rural clinic locations
    • Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services within the electronic health record, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, screening tools, and discharge plans
    • Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary clinical and paraprofessional team members across the health system to achieve individualized patient treatment goals
    • Consistently meet clinical productivity standards and promptly respond to coding and audit requests in a professional and timely manner
    Required Qualifications
    • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire
    • Valid State of Alaska Driver's License required or must be obtainable within 6 months of hire
    • Clinical Competency Assessment required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter
    • Clinicians not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision focused on the twelve core behavioral health functions; once licensure is obtained, it must remain current for the duration of employment
    • Experience with behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and the ability to provide treatment planning and referrals for patients of all ages
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Active licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    • Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI) or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certificate or equivalent
    • Familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements including HIPAA, CARF, The Joint Commission, HRSA, and state Medicaid regulations
    • Experience with suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and motivational interviewing techniques
    Why Join Us
    • This role offers a meaningful opportunity to serve a diverse population in Southeast Alaska as part of a mission-driven, non-profit health organization committed to the well-being of its communities
    • Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage


    Job ID 882307

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