Clinical Associate I - Residential

Alaska Behavioral Health

  • Anchorage, AK
  • $19.23-24.89 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Clinical Associate I – ResidentialSalary Range: $19.23 to $24.89/hour DOEWho We AreOur mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services.We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are committed to helping Alaskan’s recover.About the TeamThe Residential team provides mental health residential treatment for adults with serious mental health needs who have not responded to outpatient treatment, have needs that cannot be met in a less-restrictive setting, or would benefit from further treatment following inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The team provides medication services and individual and group services with a focus on skill development including communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution; life and social skills to restore functioning; and self-regulation, anger management, and other mood management skills.What You’ll Do
  • Assist clients in meeting overall goals as identified in treatment plan; to include areas of management of daily routine/skills building, basic home upkeep, employment, housing, and treatment program attendance and education
  • Provide structure, supervision, and monitoring necessary to maintain and protect a chronically mentally ill adult recipient and their peers
  • Provide case management support to clients in connecting to community resources as well as skill building, focusing on extending skills learned in therapy
  • Redirect and encourage safe interactions with client's fellow residents, building of personal relationships, support systems and social engagement within the community
  • Monitor onsite family visitation and assist residents with meals and work together with staff to provide residents a safe environment to manage their activities of daily living (ADLS)
Good To Know
  • Position is based in Anchorage, Alaska
  • Full-Time, Non-exempt
  • Pay Range is $19.23 to $24.89/hour DOE
  • This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities
  • AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children; voluntary vision and dental insurance; employer-provided life insurance/AD&D and long-term disability; 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% employer contribution; 5 weeks of PTO the first year increasing to 8 weeks the second year. This PTO can be used for personal time, vacation, holidays, and sick days.
  • The part-time positions are eligible for paid time off and two floating holidays per year. Both are eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan.
What We Need from You
  • You have a high school diploma or GED
  • You have one year's experience working in health care, home health, or mental health service settings with an adult population who has experience a severe and persistent mental illness
  • Valid driver's license with a 5-year clean driving record

Alaska Behavioral Health