Mental Health Clinician

About Us

Catholic Community Service (CCS) is a regional, non-profit organization providing services to individuals and families throughout Southeast Alaska. Our services include programs for seniors, children and families and for individuals needing home health and hospice services. We employ and serve people of all faiths and walks of life with dignity, care and compassion. Our S.A.F.E. Child Advocacy Center is designed to be a safe, culturally sensitive, child-friendly environment where children and non-offending parents are interviewed and receive services in cases of sexual and physical abuse.

Job Description

Our S.A.F.E Child Advocacy Center is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to provide trauma-focused, evidence-supported mental health clinical services to children. The right candidate will want to make a difference in the lives of SE Alaska Children by working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.  

Essential Job Functions include:

  • Provide trauma-focused, evidence-supported mental health clinical services to children through individual therapy sessions and/or through support group work.
  • Provide crisis intervention to child victims and their non-offending caregivers.
  • Create, maintain, and submit accurate client records on a timely basis that are consistent with federal and state guidelines for confidentiality.
  • Interview, assess, and identify mental health or other concerns using approved assessment instruments, social history, and consultation with community partners.
  • Make treatment/social service referrals to appropriate agencies in order to affect a positive impact on the individual’s performance.
  • Provide court testimony in civil, juvenile, or criminal cases as requested with a subpoena.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with system personnel and community organizations.
  • Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, committees, task forces, or other public forums or partnerships whose aims are to enhance the health and well-being of families and develop effective systems of care.
  • Provide follow-up contact, information and referrals, criminal justice support/advocacy, and case management.

Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related social science field required.
  • Licensed/certified mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, etc.) preferred License-eligible in a related mental health field considered. Must be able to provide Alaska License by start date.
  • Must be able to demonstrate completion of or the ability to complete 40 hour of CEUs in accordance with mental health related educational requirements, including CEUs from specific evidence-based treatment for trauma training (CCS will provide training if needed), and clinical supervision hours by a licensed clinical supervisor.
  • A minimum of one-year experience within the mental health field preferred.

Compensation

This position is full-time, exempt position. Salary is DOE based on experience and credentials. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance, a 403(b) Thrift Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually. The Child Advocacy Center promotes staff and MDT well-being by providing access to training and information on vicarious trauma and building resiliency.

How to Apply

Please complete a CCS Job Application (found at www.ccsak.org) and submit with a resume and cover letter to jobs@ccsjuneau.org or by fax at 888-637-2983. For more information please contact Joy Will at 907-463-6158.