Mental Health Specialist III/Clinical Therapist

Description:
North Star is Alaska s premier behavioral health
provider that specialized in helping young people with
life s challenges. We recognize that childhood should be
a time of joy, fulfillment, growth, and nurturing care.
We also recognize that situations happen that are beyond
young people s control or ability to effectively handle.
Our programs at North Star work with the family and the
community to help facilitate optimal growth and
nurturing throughout times of childhood adversity. Our
goal is to help young people get on a track that leads
to a life of youthfulness the life that child and
adolescents deserve.
We are currently searching for a Mental Health
Specialist III/Clinical Therapist to join our well
established team. The primary functions of this position
will include conducting groups throughout all of our
units and maintaining documentation. Secondary
responsibilities will include providing direct care to
patients with psychiatric disorders, be responsible for
ensuring the safety and well being of patients, and
supporting the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. This
position is also responsible for providing leadership
and direction to the staff in Mental Health Specialists
I and II positions.
Requirements:
This position requires a Masters degree in a clinical
field such as Psychology, Social Work, etc. This
individual must be knowledgeable about a variety of
treatment modalities and skilled in the treatment of
individuals and families. Experience working in mental
health or with children or teens is preferred.