State of Alaska
Mental Health Clinician 3 (PCN 20-6352)
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Mental Health Clinician 3 (PCN 20-6352) – Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC), Eagle River, Alaska.
Overview Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services is recruiting a Lead Mental Health Clinician 3 to join the team at HMCC.
Responsibilities
Provide direct mental health treatment services to inmates on acute and subacute units, including individual and group counseling, evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and reentry planning.
Coordinate and oversee mental health services on the units through quality assurance, needs assessments, and training.
Collaborate with mental health clinicians, psychiatric nurses, providers, medical staff, and security staff to communicate clinical recommendations and address individual needs.
Ensure standards of care are met and treatment programming is evidence‑based and appropriate.
Mission, Values, and Culture The HARS Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence‑based multidisciplinary approach. The Division values Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Safety, and Growth.
Benefits of Joining Our Team Opportunity to impact a vulnerable population, support rehabilitation, and contribute to public safety. Collaborative multidisciplinary team promotes professional growth and improves patient outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications Doctoral or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
Any combination of education and experience providing the following competencies:
Accountability
Developing Others
Managing Human Resources
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Required Documents
Official or unofficial transcripts of highest education level
Three professional references
Legal Employment Applicants must certify legal right to work in the U.S. and maintain appropriate documentation.
Recruitment Difficulties Starting salary may be approved up to Step D – $3,621.75 if criteria are met.
EEO Statement The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Contact Information Kim Curtis Deputy Chief Mental Health Officer 907-269-7300 kim.curtis@alaska.gov
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Overview Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services is recruiting a Lead Mental Health Clinician 3 to join the team at HMCC.
Responsibilities
Provide direct mental health treatment services to inmates on acute and subacute units, including individual and group counseling, evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and reentry planning.
Coordinate and oversee mental health services on the units through quality assurance, needs assessments, and training.
Collaborate with mental health clinicians, psychiatric nurses, providers, medical staff, and security staff to communicate clinical recommendations and address individual needs.
Ensure standards of care are met and treatment programming is evidence‑based and appropriate.
Mission, Values, and Culture The HARS Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence‑based multidisciplinary approach. The Division values Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Safety, and Growth.
Benefits of Joining Our Team Opportunity to impact a vulnerable population, support rehabilitation, and contribute to public safety. Collaborative multidisciplinary team promotes professional growth and improves patient outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications Doctoral or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
Any combination of education and experience providing the following competencies:
Accountability
Developing Others
Managing Human Resources
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Required Documents
Official or unofficial transcripts of highest education level
Three professional references
Legal Employment Applicants must certify legal right to work in the U.S. and maintain appropriate documentation.
Recruitment Difficulties Starting salary may be approved up to Step D – $3,621.75 if criteria are met.
EEO Statement The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Contact Information Kim Curtis Deputy Chief Mental Health Officer 907-269-7300 kim.curtis@alaska.gov
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