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Purpose of Position: Provide substance use treatment services for ASAM Levels 1.0, 2.1, and 2.5 clients and co-occurring/non co-occurring mental health treatment services as medically necessary within the Norton Sound Health Corporation's Behavioral Health Services Day Shelter and intinerant village. Service deliveries include individual and group. Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules. Essential Functions: In collaboration with Day Shelter staff and Day Shelter Clinical Associate, provide a safe, healthy, and educational environment to encouage and support wellness within our Day Shelter guests; and provide itinerant behavioral health services to designated village Provide and document comprehensive and individual assessments identifying client problems and needs with appropriate interventions to achieve desirable outcomes and gather data to demonstrate the utilization of the clinical process to promote client outcomes Arrange clinical services, make referrals to appropriate providers, assist in treatment compliance and coordinate with human service agencies Serve as an advocate for clients/families, physicians, and other staff members, facilitating client/family learning throughout the clinical experience, reinforcing continued healthcare through teaching and/or referral Collaborate with clients, Case Managers, and outside agencies/individuals to develop and secure resources supporting client progress, including vocational rehabilitation, medical services, housing authorities, and other needs Work with regional agencies to promote NSHC's Behavioral Health Services and work to achieve and integrate NSHC goals with the expectations of federal and state governments Maintain a flexible work schedule to offer service provision between the possible hours of 0800 and 2000 daily to support group and individual service structures; provide on-call services on a rotational basis Maintain quality and efficiency standards and make recommendations to supervisor for improvements as needed Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development, attend pertinent in-services, departmental and other meetings as requested Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules. Perform other duties as assigned Personal Traits: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others. Required Knowledge: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software. Job Specific knowledge is listed below: Knowledge of general patient care activities Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/records Knowledge of regional and cultural customs and values Required Skills and Abilities: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality. Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: Communication skills Problem solving and critical thinking skills Interpersonal skills and teamwork. Minimum Requirements Education Degree Program Master's Degree or intern completing pre-doctoral psychologist Social Work or related counseling field Experience General (Non-supervisory) Supervisory Amount: 2 year(s) working in a clinical setting in the behavioral health field 0 (years) Type: Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated. Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist) or equivalent preferred. Must be eligible for state license in Alaska within two years of hire; CDC II or equivalent substance use counseling certification preferred. Physical Requirements: • Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment • Sit more than half the workday • Stand and/or walk less than half the workday • Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach • View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time • Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time • Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds • Push or pull using up to moderate force • See and hear with normal acuity Working Conditions: • Work is conducted in a standard office environment • Minimum to moderate travel is required (up to 25% of the time) I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance. Affirmation of understanding of job duties: Printed Name of Incumbent Signature of Incumbent Date Approval of Job Description: Signature of Hiring Director/Manager