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Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Are you ready to put your hard-earned education to use providing the structure, care and expertise to help young people build strong, positive, health lives?

We are looking for gifted therapists that want to work in a hybrid part-time position

What makes us special? We practice the Sanctuary Model of care.  As the only Sanctuary Certified agency in Alaska we champion the Sanctuary Model, fostering safety and resilience during recovery from adversity. The Sanctuary model is a blueprint for change, which at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. A recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for the Sanctuary Model’s focus not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems who provide those services. 

It is made up of a shared language, tools and 7 Commitments:

* Growth and Change:  Embracing continuous learning, resilience, and innovation to build a supportive community that helps students, and their families overcome trauma and create a brighter future
* Emotional Intelligence– Awareness of our own and other's feelings to foster healthy interactions
* Social Learning –Sharing and valuing ideas while learning from one another
* Social Responsibility– Committing to care for each other, ourselves, and community
* Open Communication –Clear, respectful and honest communication
* Democracy – Aligning with shared goals and values, respecting and valuing diverse opinions, and encouraging constructive discussion to reach positive solutions
* Nonviolence – Physical, emotional, moral, cultural and social safety for others and ourselves

Summary of Responsibilities:

• We expect all of our employees, families and students to learn, understand and implement this model as part of their daily responsibilities and commitment to the culture of this agency.
• Provide comprehensive clinical and case management services to students and their families.
• Services will include individual, family, group therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning, interdisciplinary teamwork and community liaison.
• Formulate and implement appropriate treatment strategies for students and their families on their assigned caseload and for timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts.
• Adhere to standards and regulations as set forth by the agency, The Joint Commission and OCS licensing as well as all safety rules and regulations of the facility.
• Carry out all duties according to AK Child & Family policies, and the mission of AK Child & Family and its philosophy of care.
•  Assumes additional duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Group Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pro-rated Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 2 Floating Holidays/year
• 6 Observed Holidays
• Bonuses: Longevity & Referral

Pay:

• $32.00 per hour plus depending on experience and licensure
  
• 3% pay increase after successful completion of 6-month Intro Period.

• The Residential Clinical Therapist reports to the Associate Director of Residential Services.
• Collaborates with all other disciplines through interdisciplinary teamwork and assigned committee responsibilities.
• A member of the clinical services department and coordinates clinical services with all members of the treatment team. 
• Adheres to the professional ethics of the American Psychological Association or the National Association of Social Workers (M.S.W. only).
• Collaborates and coordinates services with all staff via established committees and performance improvement activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Residential Clinical Therapist must have the ability to relate to and experience in working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents and their families in a psychiatric or residential setting.
• Possesses a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and assessment, child/adolescent development, family systems therapy, separation and loss, physical/sexual abuse, trauma, individual and group therapies is essential.
• Demonstrated psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, advocacy skills and case management skills; excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills; creativity/flexibility on delivery of services; and the ability to function on an interdisciplinary treatment team are essential components of the position.
• Demonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse and/or special needs population.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel between campuses and within the community.

Education and Experience:

• A Residential Clinical Therapist must hold a master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited school.
• Two years post-graduate experience working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents and their families preferred.
• Experience working in a residential setting preferred.
• Experience in cognitive therapies, sexual abuse treatment, play therapy and family therapy is preferred, pending specific clinical assignment.
• Must obtain a license to practice mental health counseling/psychology in the state of Alaska as soon as eligible to sit for the exam, but no later than two years from initial date of employment at AK Child & Family.

• The Residential Clinical Therapist must be able to drive a personal and/or AK Child & Family vehicle, transport students, and meet with families both on and off campuses. 
• Must produce in a timely manner, assessments and other documentation required by AK Child & Family, insurance and referral sources. 
• Must be able to produce legible student records and prepare reports using a computer. 
• Must be able to meet with DJJ, OCS, insurance, and other mental health personnel related to students and their families as well as for networking and professional growth in person and via telephone. 
• Must attend and participate in residential meetings on any AK Child & Family campus.