Mental Health Clinician

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the

Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT:Anchorage Fire Department (AFD).

HOURS OF WORK:Monday through Friday; hours

range between 8am – 6pm; (Hours vary, can include nights).

LOCATION OF WORK:1140 Airport Heights.

Example of Duties

Perform triage, crisis assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization; referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP). Provide client-centered mental health services; implement program goals; provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework services to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders. Develop a collaborative relationship with the officer they will be paired with. Work environment is office based and mobile, including roving to individuals in need of MIHP services who are in homeless shelters, residences, hotels, hospitals, other public agencies, and the community at large. Foster relationships with external psychosocial agencies and organizations. Provide consultative services to other Municipal offices. Support other teams of the MIHP, as needed. Participate in department training, planning and unit strategies. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Medical degree from an accredited Medical School,

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(6)years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

• A State of Alaska Physician License at time of application.

OR

Masters or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling,andtwo(2)years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska Drivers License at time of hire with satisfactory driving record.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Must possess the following abilities/qualities:

• Assess, intervene, or implement necessary emergency procedure protocols when dealing with behavioral health crises/emergencies.
• Multi-task with little to no supervision.
• Communicate verbally and in written format in a professional manner.
• Analytical skills.

Preference:

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Licensed Professional in Psychology, Counseling and/ or Marriage and Family Counseling.