You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past five (5) years of education and employment history.  The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-11 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

Position may be based in Anchorage or Seward, AK.

This position is a professional level, exempt, full-time position under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director and Deputy Director.  Reporting to the Executive Director and the Deputy Director, the Community & Family Services Division Director provides supervision, direction, and management for the Behavioral Health Department staff and services. Work collaboratively with other Health Services staff to oversee integrated, comprehensive, holistic behavioral health and other community services.  The Community & Family Services Division Director ensures all communications for which responsible, both written and verbal, meet the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

1. Provides administrative supervision and direction for Behavioral Health clinicians responsible for developing, ensuring delivery, and maintaining regional behavioral health services.
2. Ensure that clinicians provide culturally appropriate behavioral health clinical services to all communities.
3. Oversees appropriate and relevant referrals for ongoing care and support.  
4. Provide knowledgeable oversight in the provision of crisis interventions.
5. Work collaboratively with other Health Services staff in the effective provision of comprehensive counseling services and support to beneficiaries by Behavioral Health staff.
6. Ensure that confidential records and reports adhere to governmental and organizational confidential policies at all times.
7. Provide psycho-educational information about services to individuals, schools, tribal entities, and community groups as requested and as needed.
8. Ensure the provision of integrated services in a variety of setting including but not limited to schools, homes, or village-based clinics.
9. Provide clinical supervision to Behavioral Health staff as appropriate and needed; develop interagency support and service agreements for additional consultation, support and clinical coverage.
10. Provide leadership for developing and maintaining policies and processes for direct client services including documentation, coding and billing.  
11. Work with the Finance Division and Behavioral Health clinicians to maintain systems for designing and establishing a system for the generation of third-party revenue and Medicaid/Medicare billings for behavioral health clinical services.  Ensure the provision of needed quality assurance to maximize collections and minimize risk.
12. Coordinate collaboration and planning between the Behavioral Health staff, other Chugachmiut Divisions, community based social services staff and Tribal Councils to ensure services offered meet the needs of the communities.
13. Monitor programs and services being provided to ensure compliance with tribal, state, and federal laws and regulations.
14. Coordinate with Health Services to ensure integrated services, as well as coordination and development of quality assurance systems for patient care interests and compliance.
15. Participate in Inter-Division management meetings and act as a communications link between the Divisions in identifying problems, participating in problem solving activities, and advocating for Division programs.
16. Work with key staff  to develop annual service delivery plans; prepare scopes of work/grant proposals for new and continuing programs, review, evaluate, and revise on-going clinical service delivery; develop and revise program budgets, and monitor program activities and expenditures.
17. Integrate the Behavioral Health Programs, Social Services Programs, and Domestic Violence Programs into a seamless Division where services can be accessed through any portal or any entrance.
18. Identify areas for staff support and development and work to support appropriate consultation and policies for licensure, continuing education, and training.
19. Coordinate the planning and implementation of new and existing programs with other Chugachmiut departments, programs and external agencies.
20. Coordinate with program managers to ensure regional representation at tribal committees, work groups and other agency meetings and hearings associated with behavioral health/mental health services issues.
21. Provide direction for the management of client files and patient records; develop needed policies for standardization of care and quality assurance.
22. Identify unmet regional service needs, and work to achieve needed service enhancements and program expansions.
23. Maintain knowledge and understanding of larger Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Tribal Health Compact, Indian Health Service systems and participate in appropriate committees and workgroups.
24. Advocate for Chugachmiut regional and beneficiary interests on all levels and provide appropriate representation as needed.
25. Submit written reports as required by management.
26. Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
27. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position.
28. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
29. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
30. Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
31. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
32. Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations.
33. Keeps current with CARF standards on an annual basis through the most current CARF standards manual. 
34. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• A Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health related field, such social work or psychology with appropriate Alaska licensure.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Certification in Chemical Dependency or ability to obtain (minimum of CDC I).
• Five years of work experience in a behavioral health services, social services or other related agency with a minimum of two years at a supervisory level.
• Experience in Grant writing and administration preferred.
• Experience in public health program planning, development, implementation, and execution.

Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week and 1950 hours per year. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol free and non-smoking environment.

Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.

Relocation Expenses: Negotiable for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following:  https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf