Mental Health Clinician ; PCN

Overview

Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for multiple Mental Health Clinician 2 positions to join the team at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC), located in Eagle River, Alaska.

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• Provide short-term, solution-focused mental health treatment to inmates in housing areas such as Acute Mental Health, Sub-Acute, Segregation or General Population, individually or in group settings.
• Respond to referrals or crisis interventions, including conducting mental status examinations, clinical interviews, suicide and risk assessments, and providing appropriate recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized assessments, treatment plans and release plans (as needed) for inmates.

The HARS Mission is to provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We uphold the Division's Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Safety and Growth.

Benefits of joining the team include opportunities to impact a vulnerable population, support rehabilitation, and contribute to public safety. Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team supports professional growth and improved outcomes.

This position is located at HMCC, a secure facility for incarcerated female offenders. You will work with a team of correctional officers, mental health clinicians and medical staff.

• Psychology:
  Knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance in various contexts, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Decision Making:
  Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; communicates implications; acts to accomplish organizational goals; fosters change.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-stress situations.

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications apply. The competency descriptions are meant to provide a broad reference of options for meeting the job expectations.

- Master’s degree from an accredited college in counseling, psychology, social work, child guidance, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field.

- Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in:

• Analysis and Assessment:
  Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information.
• Decision Making:
  Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives impact and implications; commits to action to accomplish goals; may cause change.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and politeness; builds effective relationships; sensitive to cultural diversity and individual differences.
• Psychology:
  Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Therapy and Counseling:
  Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of mental ailments and guidance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If selected for an interview, provide official/unofficial transcripts, three professional references, and a resume.

Criminal history checks, APSIN, and fingerprinting are required. PREA considerations apply. This recruitment may be used for multiple vacancies and may extend to future vacancies for up to 90 days.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodations, contact the provided numbers. This is an equal-opportunity employer.