Social Worker - LCSW - Foundation Health, LLC

Overview

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our outpatient Behavioral Health/Addiction Medicine team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and/or families, addressing a wide range of mental health issues and promoting overall well-being. This position is available in-person or remote based off applicant preference. The ideal remote candidate will be comfortable with digital communication tools and have a strong ability to build rapport and provide effective treatment from a distance.

Benefits:

• Starting salary $95,940, compensation can be further adjusted based on experience. $40k sign-on bonus.
• Flexible scheduling options. 280 hours of approved time off per year. 
• 2 weeks off and $5,000 for CME per year. 
• Comprehensive benefits package - health, vision, dental, 401k, etc. 

Daily Responsibilities:

• Client Sessions: Conduct individual, group, or family therapy sessions as scheduled. Assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform thorough assessments and diagnoses of mental health conditions, utilizing various assessment tools and techniques.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on client assessments, goals, and progress.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including session notes, treatment plans, and progress reports, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care providers, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
• Client Advocacy: Advocate for clients’ needs, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources and services.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices and new developments in the field of therapy through continuing education, training, and professional development activities.
• Administrative Tasks: Participate in team meetings, contribute to case discussions, and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Schedule:

• Outpatient Behavioral Health/Addiction Medicine Clinic is open Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
• Schedule is flexible based off provider input/preference (i.e.: working four 10-hour shifts instead of five 8-hour shifts).
• 6-9 patients per day based off weekly schedule (~35 patients per week).

Clinical Support:

• Scheduling/Check-in coverage provided by registration representative.
• Staff assistance with screening new patient referrals and working with registration to schedule.
• Staff assistance with maintaining a waitlist.
• Staff assistance with identifying patient access based on template availability.
• Staff assistance with panel management.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Valid Alaska license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in providing therapy and treatment to diverse populations.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards.
• Ability and willingness to conduct sessions via Telehealth.
• Proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Must have knowledge of government/community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care or any other applicable resources/services.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, human relations skills and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working with individuals with trauma.
• Experience with addiction populations.
• Additional certifications or training in specialized areas.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org 

Foundation Health Partners:

Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care facility. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are highly committed to treating the medical needs of everyone who comes through our doors.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. 

• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 23 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
• No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.