Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Clinician (FT or PT) - Community & Behavioral Services - Juneau - Open Until Fil
Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
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Clinician (FT or PT) – Community & Behavioral Services – Juneau – Open Until Filled INFORMATION Department: Community & Behavioral Services Type of Position: Exempt Location of Work: Juneau, Alaska Salary Grade(s): 13-14 (Salary $86K+ DOE) Hours of Work: M‑F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
PURPOSE The Community & Behavioral Services (CBS) Clinician is responsible for clinical management of participant needs in the CBS Healing Center. Incumbent will manage caseloads to address behavioral services around treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues. The CBS Clinician will provide culturally responsive and compassionate therapeutic services to assist in the mental, emotional, and social well‑being of Tribal citizens, families, and communities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain complete participant case files with timely and compliant documentation
Provide culturally responsive and trauma‑informed therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families
Continuous evaluation around the effectiveness of treatment for participants on caseload
Develop, implement, and facilitate culturally responsive, age‑appropriate groups (e.g., psychoeducation, coping skills, anger management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for adults and children
Advocate for adherence to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and for the preservation and reunification of Alaska Native/American Indian families
Uphold ICWA statutes and practices by working closely with Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) staff for families and children involved with Office of Children Services
Participate in and facilitate case conferences with TFYS staff and other agencies on Tribal cases
Provide culturally responsive traditional healing practices, activities, and functions including therapeutic and educational groups to strengthen cultural identity
Complete integrated assessments for substance use disorder and mental health issues
Provide counseling and proper referrals to services that Tlingit & Haida does not currently offer
Provide monthly data for operational reports
Complete annual training plans to ensure clinician maintains competency levels to the highest standard in evidence‑based training areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Substance Use Disorder Interventions, and Trauma Informed training
Plan, develop and implement workshops/training on culturally responsive therapeutic practices for working with Alaska Native/American Indians
Participate in providing presentation on mental wellness
Participate in community engagement events and activities
Acquire ongoing continuing education (CEU’s) to maintain professional licensure
Other duties as assigned
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (Public Law 95‑608) and its significance, history, and implementation
Ability to abide by the basic regulations, operating policies, and procedures regarding Tlingit & Haida programs
Knowledge of community needs, problems, and resources
Sensitivity to diverse cultures and community standards
Recognize and reinforce the inherent strengths of Alaska Native/ American Indian families and communities
Ability to design, develop and implement curricula that are relevant both culturally and therapeutically to Alaska Native/American Indians
Ability to educate and advocate for children, youth, adults, and families
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to be self‑directed in problem solving and decision making
Ability to work collaboratively with professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes
Specialized experience in culturally responsive substance use disorder and mental health treatment
Advanced clinical skills in working with Alaska Natives/American Indians and the commitment to provide high standards of care
Protect and maintain confidentiality of participants
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or Related field
Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) Certification (or active pursuit of qualification)
Two years of clinical experience providing counseling services
Valid Driver License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Knowledge of the Tlingit and Haida cultures and traditions
State of Alaska Licensure in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or related field
5 years of clinical experience providing culturally responsive counseling services to Alaska Native/American Indians
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre‑employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.
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A great place to work.
Careers At Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Clinician (FT or PT) – Community & Behavioral Services – Juneau – Open Until Filled INFORMATION Department: Community & Behavioral Services Type of Position: Exempt Location of Work: Juneau, Alaska Salary Grade(s): 13-14 (Salary $86K+ DOE) Hours of Work: M‑F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
PURPOSE The Community & Behavioral Services (CBS) Clinician is responsible for clinical management of participant needs in the CBS Healing Center. Incumbent will manage caseloads to address behavioral services around treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues. The CBS Clinician will provide culturally responsive and compassionate therapeutic services to assist in the mental, emotional, and social well‑being of Tribal citizens, families, and communities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain complete participant case files with timely and compliant documentation
Provide culturally responsive and trauma‑informed therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families
Continuous evaluation around the effectiveness of treatment for participants on caseload
Develop, implement, and facilitate culturally responsive, age‑appropriate groups (e.g., psychoeducation, coping skills, anger management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for adults and children
Advocate for adherence to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and for the preservation and reunification of Alaska Native/American Indian families
Uphold ICWA statutes and practices by working closely with Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) staff for families and children involved with Office of Children Services
Participate in and facilitate case conferences with TFYS staff and other agencies on Tribal cases
Provide culturally responsive traditional healing practices, activities, and functions including therapeutic and educational groups to strengthen cultural identity
Complete integrated assessments for substance use disorder and mental health issues
Provide counseling and proper referrals to services that Tlingit & Haida does not currently offer
Provide monthly data for operational reports
Complete annual training plans to ensure clinician maintains competency levels to the highest standard in evidence‑based training areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Substance Use Disorder Interventions, and Trauma Informed training
Plan, develop and implement workshops/training on culturally responsive therapeutic practices for working with Alaska Native/American Indians
Participate in providing presentation on mental wellness
Participate in community engagement events and activities
Acquire ongoing continuing education (CEU’s) to maintain professional licensure
Other duties as assigned
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (Public Law 95‑608) and its significance, history, and implementation
Ability to abide by the basic regulations, operating policies, and procedures regarding Tlingit & Haida programs
Knowledge of community needs, problems, and resources
Sensitivity to diverse cultures and community standards
Recognize and reinforce the inherent strengths of Alaska Native/ American Indian families and communities
Ability to design, develop and implement curricula that are relevant both culturally and therapeutically to Alaska Native/American Indians
Ability to educate and advocate for children, youth, adults, and families
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to be self‑directed in problem solving and decision making
Ability to work collaboratively with professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes
Specialized experience in culturally responsive substance use disorder and mental health treatment
Advanced clinical skills in working with Alaska Natives/American Indians and the commitment to provide high standards of care
Protect and maintain confidentiality of participants
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or Related field
Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) Certification (or active pursuit of qualification)
Two years of clinical experience providing counseling services
Valid Driver License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Knowledge of the Tlingit and Haida cultures and traditions
State of Alaska Licensure in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or related field
5 years of clinical experience providing culturally responsive counseling services to Alaska Native/American Indians
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre‑employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.
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