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Ketchikan Indian Community Psychologist in Ketchikan, Alaska
General Information
Job Title: Psychologist
Date Posted: 05/03/2024
Location: Behavioral Health
Compensation and Hours
Minimum Salary: $43.08/Hour
Maximum Salary: $64.63/Hour
Type of Job: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K
Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round
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Job Description
Indian Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.
Purpose
Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to deliver culturally sensitive, competent behavioral health services to clients under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director. This position will determine the nature of client’s situation, initiate treatment plan, provide individual and group counseling, facilitate all aspects of outpatient treatment, and document progress. Clinician will be responsible for general coordination of counseling services and have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various locations. Position will require flexible work schedule to include evening and weekend hours as necessary.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
demonstrate competency in utilizing diagnostic tools for assessment of mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Administer psychological testing, complete diagnostics, and prepare written reports as required.
Administer psychological testing, complete diagnostics, and prepare written reports as required.
Perform screenings, intake and assessment; interview client, family members, and others as necessary; assess medical, emotional and social information.
Provide referrals to appropriate treatment agencies and other related services as necessary.
Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives, and provide timely and thorough documentation in compliance with Department, State, Federal policies and regulations.
Work effectively with other community and state agencies to provide a collaborative continuum of care for mutual clients.
Provide information and outreach intervention services to Tribal members as requested.
Provide services including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation services as necessary.
Follow professional code of ethics including confidentiality, individual rights, professional and legal issues in providing services.
Participate in required clinical staffing and weekly supervision with behavioral health department as well as with other outside agencies as needed.
Complete all assignments with considerable independence, under the supervision of the Director, and Clinical Supervisor. Non-licensed psychologists, or psychologist candidates will complete assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Employee with Ph.D. degree must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice Psychology in the State of Alaska, another state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
Psychologist Candidates and Psychologist Externs working toward completion of doctoral degree under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor accepted. Completion of doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD.) in Clinical / Counseling Psychology preferred.
Two to five years clinical field work experience required. Must have a background in communicating and interacting effectively in cross-cultural situations.
Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines for clinical programs and “best practice” techniques.
Knowledge of social problems experienced by Alaska Natives and American Indians.
Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse services available in the community and some familiar with state wide services.
Knowledge of screening and identification of symptoms of alcohol/drug abuse and withdrawal.
Knowledge and ability to carry out federal confidentiality rules for clients seeking substance abuse services.
Skill in utilizing diagnostic tools for assessment and diagnostic purposes.
Ability to provide behavioral health treatment services in clinical and community-based settings.
Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
KIC Competencies
Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.
Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition.
Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.
Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing
Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually average.
Large portion of time will be spent in front of computer screen, researching and reviewing various documents for final disposition to internal / external customers. Writing by hand and using a personal computer. Traveling occasionally, to out-of-town meetings and functions.
Working Environment
The environment involves the usual risks and stress of an office environment within a public service facility. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Safety precautions for employees such as blood drawing for screening of various diseases such as hepatitis, required immunizations, etc. are necessary. The employee is occasionally subject to verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence from angry, hostile, or disgruntled patients and/or family members.
Conditions of Hire
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC’s company insurance.
KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
Required Job Qualifications
Can you pass a drug test?
Are you 18 or older?
02.(a). Education - Do you have a GED or High School diploma
Do you have a pending charge or past conviction for DWI/DUI?
Do you have any pending charge(s) or past conviction(s) for possession of a controlled substance?
Has your driver's license, permit, or privilege ever been suspended or revoked?
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