Job description

This position offers a $5,000 sign on bonus. The sign on bonus is to be paid on a schedule throughout the first year of employment. Clinical staff are offered at retention bonus that pays $1,000 at the completion of year 1, $2,000 at year 2, and $3,000 at year 3 and each year thereafter.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and professional licensure.

About Us

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The original founders of the organization were Fairbanks Alaska community members with a diverse range of professional backgrounds committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral health issues and mental illness. Today, FCSA is a large diverse organization with over 100 employees providing services in the Fairbanks area, Mat-Su Valley, and surrounding communities. FCSA provides services ranging from outpatient services, residential treatment care, educational support, and daytime child-care.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits:

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in FCSA’s Smart Start Learning Center for daytime child-care at a discount (contingent upon learning center availability).

FCSA is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#pslf-process

About the Job

Family Centered Services of Alaska is seeking a Youth Therapist (Clinician) to oversee the treatment of clients for Family Centered Services of Alaska, Wasilla Behavioral Health. The clinician is responsible for the planning of assigned tasks, organizing, and the implementation and evaluation of the treatment components.

This position offers a $5,000 sign on bonus. The sign on bonus is to be paid on a schedule throughout the first year of employment. Started salary is determined based on education, experience, and licensure if applicable.

This is a Full Time Salaried position with the shift hours of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If needed, adjustments based on your availability can be discussed during the interview process.

Milieu Treatment Responsibilities Include:

• With the Director of Clinical Services, responsible for creating and maintaining milieu treatment activities.
• Provide individual and group counseling to clients.
• Provide family counseling and/or training.
• Provide expert witness regarding clients in court.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in special activities, e.g., outdoor recreation, job hunting.
• Provide support and therapy to staff as needed.
• Provide training and consultation to staff as arranged.
• On-call, on-rotation status.

Administrative Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate with local and state agencies and stafff relative to the clients’ milieu program.
• Provide consultation and coordination with personnel from State and Local agencies and other community professionals..
• Responsible for Individual Treatment Plans; including development, implementation, evaluation, and quarterly review.
• Responsible to the Program Coordinator to maintain compliance with Alaska state regulations and the regulations of the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
• Complete state admission and discharge forms.
• Responsible to complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Keep current counseling notes..
• Provides a minimum 23 hours of documented rehabilitation services for FCSA children and families.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree, from an accredited university, in social work, psychology, or counseling, or a closely related field.
• Prefer two years’ experience in providing direct services to adolescents, program development, ISP development and implementation, and programmatic staff supervision.
• Able to work as a part of a treatment team.
• Physical ability to employ Physical and Verbal Behavior Management system after being certified.
• Knowledge of Alaskan child care laws and juvenile justice laws.
• Current Alaska driver’s license, driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Potential employees must undergo a fingerprint check which shows that their record is free from criminal convictions which, in the judgment of FCSA, would adversely affect their ability to work safely with children.
• Current First aid and CPR certificate
• This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a medical or religious exemption prior to date of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,360.00 - $82,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check conducted by the State of Alaska. Do you meet these requirements?
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a medical or religious exemption prior to date of hire. Do you meet these requirements?
• Do you currently live in the State of Alaska, our local area?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or other clinical licensure? (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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