Job Description
The Department of Corrections is currently offering a hire incentive bonus of up to $15,000.00 to newly hired Mental Health Clinicians 1, Mental Health Clinicians 2. The incentive bonus will be paid in two equal installments, minus mandatory deductions. The first installment will be paid 90 calendar days after the first day of employment, and upon demonstrating an overall mid-acceptable performance rating. The second and final installment will be paid upon the employee's successful completion of the probationary period. Payments will be due within sixty (60) calendar days of such request. To receive an incentive, employees are expected to agree to a three-year term of employment with the Department of Corrections. The Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Mental Health Clinician 1/2 to join the team at the Anchorage Central Office, located in Anchorage, Alaska. What you will be doing: Under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinician 3, this position will:
- Provide a comprehensive therapeutic release plan for offenders who experience severe mental illness in preparation for their return to the community following incarceration.
- Use the Assess Plan Identify Coordinate (APIC) model and work with DOC institutional clinicians, community behavioral health providers, SUD treatment providers, other social service agencies, and the re-entrants themselves to develop a release plan commensurate to their needs.
- Translate each client’s diagnostic profile, history, and individual goals into a clinically sound plan that will best position the client for smooth transition and sustainable lifestyle.
- Require clinical knowledge and skills, however, the position does not involve providing clinical services.
Our organization, mission and culture: The HARS Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality, and safety.
We seek applicants who are interested in furthering the HARS Mission and who will strive to uphold the Division's Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Safety and Growth. The successful applicant will have the ability to serve this population and be a part of a strong team by modeling exceptional clinical and professional skills utilizing evidenced based practices.
The benefits of joining our team: Join a multidisciplinary team of professionals who are dedicated to providing quality care to Alaska’s incarcerated population. The Department of Corrections is the state’s largest behavioral health provider, we offer unique professional development opportunities, while helping to build stronger communities.
Full time employment with the State of Alaska includes competitive benefits such as: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 11 paid holidays, monthly personal leave accrual, 2 retirement plans and other optional benefits.
The working environment you can expect: This position is located primarily at the Department of Corrections Anchorage Central Office in the Robert B. Atwood building. This position will work closely with a team of correctional officers, mental health clinicians and medical staff. This position works Monday through Friday
Who we are looking for: We are looking for an employee with the following desired strengths:
- Experience working with chronically mentally ill adults
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with medical and security staff
- Ability to motivate and work well with difficult, treatment-resistant clients
Minimum QualificationsMental Health Clinician 1:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
Mental Health Clinician 2:
Master’s degree from an accredited college in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
AND
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in
- Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
- Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Psychology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Therapy and Counseling: Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental ailments, and career guidance.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
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