Clinician I/II

Clinician I, II– Benteh Wellness Center (BWC) is a program dedicated to serving the under resourced youth and families in the Mat-Su area. BWC Clinicians are responsible for providing clinical interventions tailored to the Participant’s needs and in adherence to Knik Tribe’s Core Values for Treatment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates, develops and nurtures culturally sensitive interactions and connections with coworkers, participants, and the community.

Ensures exceptional Participant service:

o Ensures compliance with established Participant service standards.

o Promotes a Participant-driven approach to service delivery that is culturally sensitive and based on Participant input and feedback.

Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Shares and receives information, opinions, concerns, and feedback in a supportive manner.

Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA and other related privacy laws.

Works in coordination with their assigned Treatment Teams (e.g. Behavioral Health Aides, Peer Support Specialists, and Case Managers) to develop treatment plans for Participants.

Performs assessment and treatment for a wide range of DSM-V diagnoses using individual, group, and family modalities.

Directs as the Treatment Team leader for Participants by working with Case Mangers, PSS and BHAs.

Facilitates a respectful, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive intake assessment and treatment plan.

Assesses the treatment needs of the Participants; and designs a culturally sensitive and Participant-driven treatment plan.

Support Participant and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-empowerment.

Attends and comes prepared to participate in weekly individual and team supervision meetings.

Cohesively and promptly communicates information to team members and community partners, both in-person and in-writing, regarding Participant needs and communicates information back to the Treatment Team regarding the status of a Participant in the program.

Develops and monitors a system for tracking the status of various actions and correspondence.

Performs computer-based tasks and utilizes electronic health record system.

Maintains licensure.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in behavioral health field including Counseling, Psychology; OR PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or other related field.

Two (2) years of supervised clinical work experience for Master’s level Behavioral Health; OR two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level

Current Alaska Clinical License in designated field.

Must pass a criminal background check and free of barrier crimes.

Clean driving record.

General Information:

Location: Benteh Wellness Center - 780 Snodgrass Drive, Palmer, AK 99645

Supervisor: Behavioral Health Director

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary: $68,000 - $90,000 per year DOE/E. Plus full benefits FEHB medical, dental, vision,

life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.

To Apply: Submit Resume to:

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org