Clinician I II - New Crisis Programs Starting January 2027

Hiring Range for Clinician I: $71,760 to $95,693.87

Hiring Range for Clinician II: $76,793.60 to $102,391.47

Hiring Incentives

• Relocation Assistance
• Sign on Bonus
• CME Allowance

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is actively seeking clinicians to become an integral part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care services. This posting is for the 16 bed adult crisis residential, high intensity program. The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Clinician is responsible for providing clinical interventions tailored to the customer-owner needs and prepare them for participation in learning circles.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Responsibilities include multidisciplinary team-based care, completing biopsychosocial assessments, group facilitation, familiarity with the involuntary commitment process, de-escalation and crisis resolution, engagement in milieu, brief therapeutic support and intervention, care coordination, and understanding of social drivers of health and health related social needs.

All employees for this position within the Crisis Residential program will be expected to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Master’s degree in behavioral health field including Counseling, Psychology or Social Work; OR PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

2. Obtain Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field within four (4) years of hire.

Additional Qualifications for Crisis Residential:

1. One (1) year of post-graduate supervised clinical work experience for Master’s level Behavioral Health; OR one (1) year of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level.

Additional Qualifications for Clinician II:

Meets all requirements of Clinician I in addition to the following:

1. Current Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field.

Crisis Residential: One (1) year of supervised post-graduate clinical work experience for Master’s level Behavioral Health; OR one (1) year of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.