Lead Clinician

Department: Community &   Behavioral Services

Location: Juneau, AK

Covered Position: Yes

Exemption Status: Exempt

Pay Grade(s): 14-15 ($95,979.00+ DOE) 

Purpose: The Community &   Behavioral Services (CBS) Lead Clinician is responsible for supervisory oversight   and clinical management of participant needs in the CBS Healing Center. The   Incumbent will manage caseloads to address behavioral services around   treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues. The Lead   Clinician will provide culturally responsive and compassionate therapeutic   services to assist in the mental, emotional, and social well-being of Tribal   citizens, families, and communities.   This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health   and substance use services to clients across the lifespan. The Lead Clinician   plays a key role in maintaining clinical standards, coordinating care,   supporting staff development, and promoting a culture of continuous   improvement and trauma-informed practice.

Essential Functions. An individual in   this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without   reasonable accommodation:

· Provide clinical and administrative   supervision to licensed and unlicensed direct-care providers in the Healing   Center including therapists, case managers, behavioral health aides, peer   support workers, and interns. Clinical supervisory duties may also include   ancillary supervision of or consultation with direct-care staff from other   programs.

· Review, approve, and sign, when relevant,   each staff members’ clinical documentation to ensure compliance with agency   policies, and all legal and accreditation standards.

· Monitor staff caseloads and   productivity.

· Facilitate and document weekly individual   and team consultation/supervision sessions.

· Assist clinical staff with decision   making, as needed, and be secondary point-of-contact supporting staff in   client matters, when necessary. 

· Lead the hiring, onboarding, and   training of clinical team members.

· Promote a culture of learning,   collaboration, and self-care within the team. 

· Identify training needs and   facilitate or coordinate staff development opportunities.

· Mentor clinical staff in   professional growth, licensure preparation, and performance improvement.

· Support the integration of best   practices, including culturally responsive treatment, trauma-informed care,   evidence-based practices, and recovery-oriented approaches.

· Ensure that all clinical activities   adhere to ethical guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and local, state, federal   and accreditation requirements.

· Ensure proper staffing patterns with daily available on-call staff   during operating hours.

· Timely completion of quarterly   chart-reviews of clinical files and annual competency assessments and   performance reviews for each provider supervised.

· Carry a reduced caseload that is   reflective of administrative responsibilities, providing culturally   responsive and trauma-informed clinical services (individual, group, family   therapy).

· Engage in crisis intervention, risk   assessment, and safety planning when necessary. 

· Ensure   complete, timely, and compliant documentation of participant case files.

· Complete and assist staff in   completing integrated assessments with treatment recommendations and DSM   Diagnoses. 

· Monitor service delivery and client   outcomes to ensure quality and effectiveness, including continuous evaluation   around the effectiveness of treatment for participants on staff caseloads. 

· Participate in quality improvement   team meetings.

· Acquire ongoing continuing   education (CEU’s) to maintain professional licensure

· Participate in providing   presentations or training on mental wellness, culturally responsive   practices, Healing Center services, trauma-informed care, etc.

· Participate in community engagement events and   activities.

· Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills   & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job   tasks effectively:

· Strong clinical judgement and ethical decision   making

· Excellent communication (written and verbal),   conflict resolution, and team-building skills

· Knowledge of evidence-based practices,   culturally affirming services, and trauma-informed care

· Commitment   to culturally responsive service delivery, recognizing   and reinforcing the inherent strengths of Alaska Native/ American Indians   families and communities

· Specialized   experience in culturally responsive substance use disorder and mental health   treatment

· Advanced   clinical skills in working with Alaska Natives/American Indians and the   commitment to provide high standards of care

· Ability to   design, develop and implement curriculums and interventions that are relevant   both culturally and therapeutically to Alaska Native/American Indians

· Knowledge of community needs and resources

· Knowledge of Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (Public Law 95-608)   and its significance, history, and implementation

· Ability to   educate and advocate for children, youth, adults, and families

· Ability to be   self-directed in problem solving and decision making

· Ability to work   collaboratively with professionals at all levels to achieve established goals   and improve quality outcomes

· Strong   adherence to privacy regulations, maintaining confidentiality of participants

Minimum Qualifications (education,   experience, skills):

· Master’s Degree in   Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

· State of Alaska   Clinical Licensure in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

· Qualified   Addiction Professional (QAP) Certification (or active pursuit of   qualification)

· Five (5) years of experience providing clinical counseling   services, including at least three (3)  years of experience with an independent   unrestricted clinical license

· Two (2) years   of supervisory experience

· Must be 21   years of age with a Valid Driver License

Preferred Qualifications (education,   experience, skills):

· Knowledge of the   Tlingit and Haida cultures and traditions

· Five (5) years   of supervisory experience

· Five (5)  years of clinical experience providing   culturally responsive counseling services to Alaska Native/American Indians

Physical   Requirements. The physical   demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an   employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or   without reasonable accommodation:

· The majority of work   is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary,   requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing   less than 40 lbs.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics   described here are representative of those an employee encounters while   performing the essential functions of this job:

· Some travel may be   required on small aircraft or ferry. 

· Certain positions at   Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or   conditions. The supervisor will review   these if applicable.