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The Behavioral Health Clinician 1 is an integral member of the clinical team at SCHC and is responsible for providing both care management (primary) and specialty behavioral health services (secondary). The Behavioral Health Clinician I works directly alongside medical and behavioral health providers within the context of a primary care medical home to promote timely access to comprehensive and collaborative care. Key roles include identification and assessment of patient needs, providing brief and long- term behavioral interventions, and tracking patient progress on an assigned caseload, while working with patients before, during, and between visits within the clinic. Specialty behavioral health care will be provided to a limited group of patients in both individual and group settings. The Behavioral Health Clinician 1 will support patients in developing their ability to self-manage both behavioral health and medical needs and work to reduce barriers to care. The Behavioral Health Clinician 1 will also participate in clinical supervision to pursue licensure as a Clinical Social Worker.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two or more years of experience serving individuals with behavioral health needs preferred
• Master’s degree in Social Work and a current, unrestricted license with the State of Alaska as a Licensed Master Social Worker required.
• Experience collaborating with medical providers preferred
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license required
• Current BLS required
• Current CPR certification required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.