Salary: $3,741.77 Biweekly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 05-26-021
Department: Health & Social Services
Division: Integrated Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose Provide skilled psychotherapeutic services within the scope of authority and according to Federal, State, Medicaid requirements, and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) business standards as well as the North Slope Borough policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Provides ethical, legal and professional standards of care and counseling services to residential and non-residential clients within the scope of authority; provides individual/family/group skill development and counseling; observes clients' conditions and behavior, reports significant issues to supervisor.
Consults with supervisors routinely and as needed; follow direction from the designated supervisor(s).
Work as a team member with program counseling, clinical and/or administrative staff in accordance with client's treatment plans. Collaborate with other professionals to provide continuum of care.
Assures accurate and timely documentation of client services within timeframes outlined in program policy;
Identify and report abuse and neglect to appropriate state entity within time frames required by law.
Within program guidelines and timeframes, screens and evaluates Behavioral Health clients, provides treatment planning and care coordination to assigned clients, provides appropriate services and referrals to ensure continuity of care, discharges and transitions clients appropriately, and maintains contact with active clients to ensure clinical needs are met and that clients remain eligible for services.
Maintain required minimum active caseload of individual clients and client groups who require intervention, evaluation, and counseling.
Provides case management and referral services to Behavioral Health clients, families and significant others. Plans and conducts community outreach programs, workshops and discussion groups to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behavior.
Provide effective crisis intervention services, including crisis assessment and counseling, coordination of crisis stabilization, care coordination with involved entities, and implementation of individualized crisis
management plans, and arrange and conduct appropriate follow up and outreach services. Coordinate Mental Health Commitments according to Borough policy, and state statutes.
Interact with clients in a helpful and therapeutic manner including supervising behaviors of clients. Promote individual physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and emotional development of client. De-escalate client behavior and initiate crisis intervention as appropriate, informing supervisor or on-call clinician of potential or current client issues.
Report immediately any potential client, staff, facility, vehicle or other problems to appropriate personnel. Prepare all necessary incident reports within program timeframes.
Collect program statistics and compile reports in timely fashion to supervisor.
Assist in supervision of Client Advocates, Counselor I, Counselor II, and Counselor III as needed.
Travel to villages to provide services when planned and as necessary.
Work assigned day, evening, night, or weekend shift that may include Holidays. Participate in regular on-call rotation. Will be subject to 24-hour on-call status.
Respect clients and uphold professional codes of ethics by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPAA and 42 CFR requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality in all client matters according to State and Federal laws. Follows program policies and procedures related to confidentiality, protected health information, and client records.
In the event of an emergency, will follow responsibilities as outlined in the North Slope Borough and IBH Policies and Procedures and the Emergency Action Plan.
Protect self, co-workers and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
Maintain personal and professional development related to position, licensure, or credential, if required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of program, department and Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Understanding of policies and Alaska statutes concerning involuntary commitments.
Ability to work successfully with children, youth, adults and elders.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and representatives from other agencies.
Skill in presenting Health information to clients, families, significant others, and the public.
Demonstrated work experience using PC and common electronic software applications.
Skill in assessing Behavioral Health clients for mental health and substance abuse problems and making recommendations based on assessments and evaluations.
Skill in providing effective client care.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required Masters Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field. Two years clinical work experience, to include utilization of DSM 5 and ICD-10.
Must be 21 years of age or older;
Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit;
Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis;
Valid Alaska Drivers license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within 30 days of hire
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
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Are you 21 years of age or older?
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Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
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Do you have a Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences or related field? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
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How many years of clinical work experience, to include utilization of DSM 5 and ICD-10, do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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If you have at least two years clinical work experience, to include utilization of DSM 5 and ICD-10, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Lynette Hepa) or Immediate Supervisor (Heather Iese) for this position?
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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
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Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Lynette Hepa) or Immediate Supervisor (Heather Iese) of this position?
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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
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