AK - TDY Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician, Housing Provided! - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The purpose of this clinical position is to conduct consultations to individuals experiencing a variety of emotional, mental, or behavioral disturbances upon request from a medical professional in the acute care clinics of the YKDRH. The clinician will provide brief evaluations to reduce the impact of symptoms and/or coordinate a referral to other appropriate service providers within 3 contacts.

Position Qualifications:

To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health.
• Two (2) years supervised experience providing various behavioral health direct services performed at a satisfactory level
• Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Native American cultures
• Valid Drivers License and provide a copy of current driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), preferred
• Will accept with out of state license for start, but must apply for licensure and show proof of application prior to start date.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, and standard office equipment usage skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in clinical assessment skills.
• 26 week contracts preferred; will consider 13 weeks for the right candidate/skill set

Credentialing file must be completed and submitted to YKHC no later than the Tuesday prior to candidate start date by 12PM AKST. Any delayed credentialing packets will result in assignment start date being rescheduled.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Shift varies depending on facility, Emergency Services works 7 on 7 off, residential facilities are typically Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. Schedule to be discussed with Hiring Manager

State License Details:
Upon Acceptance

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Specialty Type:
These are competencies required by JC, all nurses should have them and/or will need them for our facility.
Agency nurses are to arrive with documentation of these competencies:

IV / Central Line Site care (all)
Fall precautions (all)
Age Specific competencies (all)
Abuse / Neglect (all)
Pain Mgmt (all)
Restraints and seclusion (ER and Inpatient)
End of life (Inpatient)
Infant abduction (OB)
Blood transfusions (all)
BLS current for duration of position (all)

ATTENTION:
Agency nurses will need to be prepared to take a math test on medication calculations for adults and pediatrics upon arrival and before working the floor.

ATTENTION:
a.Right of return transportation. YKHC will provide return transportation (at the cost to the organization) upon termination of an employment agreement unless the termination is a result of:
i. falsification of employment application;
ii. violation of the organizations Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy;
iii. fighting; or
iv. unexcused absence from duties for more than three consecutive scheduled work days
v. voluntary removal from the agency and/or traveler

Sub Specialty:
Acute Care Social Worker (Medical) Licensed/Clinical

General Certifications:, General Certifications(LCSW,LPC)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
26