Mental Health Counselor Masters - Kodiak School Program
Counselor Job In Kodiak, AK
Under general supervision this position provides quality individual, group, family and marital therapy with children, adolescents and adults. Providence Valdez Behavioral Health is a community based behavioral health service, which provides a variety of outpatient treatment services to assist adults, children and families.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Kodiak Alaska Mental Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
The School program positions are based on a 10-months working schedule in the local Kodiak school district from August to May, and will have June and July months off.
Position hours are full time, 1.0 FTE, Variable shift, Monday-Friday, standard school hours, 40 hours per week.
$10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or related Behavioral Health Field to obtain licensure
1 year of Counseling
Preferred Qualifications:
Substance Abuse Professional Certification (e.g., CDC I or II, National Master Addiction Counselor) within 1 year of hire
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the Team
Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 341346
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 1013 AK PKICC SCHOOL PROG
Address: AK Kodiak 1818 E. Rezanof Dr
Work Location: Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Ctr
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $38.67 - $61.22
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Mental Health Counselor, Location:Kodiak, AK-99615
In-House Counsel
Counselor Job In Anchorage, AK
Colas Inc. is looking to hire an attorney to expand its 8-person in-house legal team based in Morristown, New Jersey (with satellite offices located in Brea, California and Greenville, South Carolina). This role, located in Anchorage, Alaska, will provide legal advice and assistance primarily to Colas' operating infrastructure subsidiaries located throughout Alaska pertaining to their day-to-day operations. Strong emphasis in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing public and private heavy highway construction contracts and related documents, claims and contract management, overseeing litigation with outside counsel, drafting aggregate extraction/supply agreements, and various other commercial and transactional agreements related to infrastructure operations. Excellent opportunity for the right candidate who will report directly to the General Counsel/Vice President.
Main Responsibilities
Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing heavy highway construction contracts, both public (AKDOT and federal) and private, purchase orders and material sales and supply agreements
Manage and negotiate construction claims; general construction contract management.
Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC; preparation and negotiation of teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, design services agreements.
Drafting aggregate extraction/supply agreements, throughput agreements, and various other commercial and transactional agreements.
Oversee/manage legal matters as needed related to company's real property assets including leasing, mineral rights agreements, operational and environmental compliance, land use and permitting issues.
Providing accurate and timely legal and business advice and assistance to multiple operating infrastructure companies located primarily in Alaska pertaining to their day-to-day operations.
Understanding the key business issues that drive legal issues and providing accurate and timely counsel to business executives on a variety of business and legal topics (
i.e.
, construction defects liens, change orders, project bidding bonds, employment matters, acquisitions, environmental issues, regulatory issues, and general legal advice).
Overseeing litigation and managing outside counsel.
Provide training and presentations on various construction related topics to operations.
Researching and evaluating legal risk factors for construction business decisions and operations.
Applying effective risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on various legal issues.
Coordinating with outside counsel on certain non-litigated matters.
Maintaining current knowledge of changes in legislation and regulations affecting our industry, particularly in the State of Alaska and at the federal level.
Education
Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in Alaska.
Must have between 5 to 12 years of experience as either an in-house attorney with an infrastructure/construction company or as an attorney with a well-respected law firm handling legal work in the construction industry.
Skills
Must maintain the highest degree of ethics, integrity, and transparency.
Looking for an outgoing individual able to communicate with all levels of employees easily and effectively, from executive to operators (provide common sense, business, and legal advice).
Must have the ability to explain complex legal and business issues in an understandable manner.
Must possess strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
High degree of client service orientation and ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent, complex situations.
Strong team player and collaborator that works to meet organizational goals; must have ability to multitask and work independently and as a member of a team. Be a strategic business partner.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time primarily throughout Alaska with some occasional travel to NJ.
Hybrid work environment considered in winter months (mostly 4 days in Colaska's Anchorage, Alaska office, 1 day remote).
Salary range commensurate with experience.
Generous benefits including medical, dental and vision, life insurance, vacation, 401k, etc.
Cell phone and all annual legal licenses and continuing legal education paid by the Company.
Physical Requirements
Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
complete any part of the application process
access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $175,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Are you licensed to practice law in the state of Alaska today?
Ability to Relocate:
Anchorage, AK 99516: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Behavioral Health Consultant I, II - Primary Care
Counselor Job In Anchorage, AK
Behavioral Health Consultant I Hiring Range $65,769.60 to $87,692.80 Pay Range $65,769.60 to $98,654.40 Behavioral Health Consultant II Hiring Range $75,296.00 to $100,401.60 Pay Range $75,296.00 to $112,964.80 Hiring Incentives Sign-on Bonus
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for working with customer-owners who self-refer or are referred by a provider to recognize and address psychological symptoms and conditions using the bio-psychosocial model.
A Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) works alongside Primary Care Providers to provide mental health support via brief intervention. BHCs deliver flexible, fast paced services across the life span by offering symptom-focused assessment, targeted interventions, and referral to specialty behavioral health services all while the customer is receiving care with their integrated care team.
This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in behavioral health field including Counseling, Psychology or Social Work; OR PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Obtain Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field within four (4) years of hire.
Additional Qualifications for Behavioral Health Consultant II: Meets all requirements of
Behavioral Health Consultant I in addition to the following:
Two (2) years of supervised clinical work experience for Master's level behavioral health; OR two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience for PhD or PsyD level; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Behavioral Health Consultant I as SCF.
Current Alaska Clinical Licensure in designated field.
Native Preference:
Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements:
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.
#INDPCS
Education
Required
Masters or better
Hospital Social Worker *$10,000 Sign On*, $15,000 Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible
Counselor Job In Bethel, AK
Bethel, Alaska We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers-the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary: Uses holistic approach in provision of medical social services to YKDRH patients and their families to assist in solving or ameliorating physical, social, emotional, and/or environmental problems which retard or prevent patients from attaining or retaining optimum health. Social services are provided to people of all ages, from intra-uterine through elderly.
Position Qualifications:
MSW (Master of Social Work) from an accredited school of Social Work
One (1) year experience in hospital or health-care setting.
State of Alaska license at Master's level (LMSW) required or eligibility.
Valid Alaska State driver's license is required.
Basic knowledge of computer use.
Prefer experience working in cross-cultural setting with bilingual language skills in English & Yup'ik.
Ability to read, comprehend & write at the college level & effectively present information in one-on-one & group situations to patients/clients, agencies, communities, & other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply/divide in all units of measure, with whole numbers, common fractions, & decimals; compute rate, ratio, percent; draw/interpret bar graphs.
Should be able to perform supervisory tasks when supervisor is away, work independently and in collaboration with other social worker.
Benefits Include:
Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
Plus More!
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Additional Information:
ID: 16670
Location: Bethel
Department: Social Services
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 34.37
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at ************************ or phone ************** and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (************************************************** Search?org=YKHC&cws=41)
Work Location: In person
Senior Mental Health Counselor Masters - Crisis Recovery Center
Counselor Job In Anchorage, AK
The Mental Health Therapist II-School position is integrated into a school environment and partners with the Providence clinical team and school personnel to impact the overall health and wellness of the school population. The Mental Health Therapist II provides clinical services including but not limited to mental health/substance use assessments, treatment planning, individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, risk assessment, education, and case management. The therapist also provides education, support, and consultation services to the academic team. Provides support, education, and guidance to the Mental Health Therapist II.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Crisis Recovery Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
This posting is for multiple openings of Senior Mental Health Counselor Masters in Crisis Recovery Center:
position open for Full time, 0.9, Variable shift, 36 Hours per Week
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!
Required qualifications:
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or health related field.
Alaska Masters Social Worker License upon hire or Alaska Clinical Social Worker License upon hire or Alaska Psychologist License upon hire or Alaska Marriage and Family Therapist License upon hire or Alaska Professional Counselor License.
5 years Clinical experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the Team
Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 350773
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 1009 AK BH CRC AK
Address: AK Anchorage 3760 Piper St
Work Location: Providence Regional Bldg-Anchorage
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $40.11 - $62.27
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Mental Health Counselor, Location:Anchorage, AK-99503
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor $105K(LCPC)
Counselor Job In Eagle, AK
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: Clinical Director We are devoted to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in our community. We pride ourselves on offering empathetic,
personalized care that meets the diverse needs of our clients, and we're
committed to fostering positive change through innovative behavioral
health services.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor (LCPC) to join our growing team. In this role,
you will provide top-tier mental health counseling services, guiding
clients through their mental health journeys. You will be integral in
helping clients set and achieve their mental health goals, using your
therapeutic expertise to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
Therapeutic Services: Conduct individual counseling sessions, applying
evidence-based therapeutic methods to address a wide range of mental
health issues.
Client Assessment: Perform detailed assessments to diagnose mental
health conditions and create personalized treatment plans. Accurately
document all findings and treatment plans in our electronic health
record (EHR) system.
Treatment Planning: Collaborate with clients to develop and adjust
individualized treatment plans, ensuring continuous progress toward
therapeutic goals.
Collaboration and Coordination: Partner with psychiatrists, nurses,
social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure a holistic
approach to client care.
Patient Education: Educate clients and their families about mental
health conditions, available treatments, and coping strategies,
providing resources to help manage their conditions effectively.
Compliance and Documentation: Uphold all counseling practices to meet
healthcare regulations and ethical standards, maintaining accurate and
confidential client records.
Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning to stay updated
with the latest best practices in mental health counseling, enhancing
your clinical skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a
related field from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Current and valid LCPC licensure in the state of Alaska.
Experience: At least 2 years of post-licensure experience in mental
health counseling, with experience in working with diverse populations
and a variety of mental health conditions.
Skills: Strong therapeutic and assessment skills, excellent
communication and interpersonal abilities, and a deep commitment to
patient-centered care.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
systems and other healthcare software.
Personal Attributes: Empathetic, detail-oriented, and effective in team
environments.
Benefits:
Salary: Competitive, ranging from $70,000 to $105,000/YR
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional ready to make a
difference, please apply with your resume. We look forward to hearing
from you!
Licensed Clinician(LCSW, LPC, LMFT) BL-05
Counselor Job In Wasilla, AK
Mat-Su Health Services is seeking a Licensed Clinician to join our Big Lake team! About us: We are a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Our Mission, dedicated to improving the health of our community, one person at a time-through affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care, attracts and inspires a caring, competent workforce. To learn more about our agency or view career opportunities, visit our website: ***********************
Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals, and short-term counseling to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting. Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team-based setting.
Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position requires compliance with MSHS' compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be considered part of the regular performance evaluation.
Demonstrates competency in providing integrated and/or initial consult assessments and developing treatment plans.
Demonstrates competency in providing individual, group, and family therapy using best-practice approaches to treatment.
Assists primary healthcare providers in recognizing and treating psychiatric disorders and psychological problems within the scope of the license.
Provides referral to Behavioral Health Services for longer-term treatment, as appropriate. May provide treatment to SED/SMI population as needed.
Completes all clinical documentation according to state and professional regulations with minimal error and correction. Attends to all billing reports, claims, and correspondence required in connection with the services rendered promptly.
Demonstrates competency in provision of after hour, 24/7- emergency services and/or; day time crisis coverage. Completes and submits all crisis intervention documentation in a timely manner with minimal errors.
Initiates and participates in clinical supervision proportionate to licensure and level of experience and training in peer and one-to-one settings.
May see agency level 2 rehab clients as needed.
Provides a minimum of 50% productivity/billable time per week.
Nonessential Duties
Participates in or may present staff in-service training.
Other position-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work effectively with patients who have conditions that necessitate lifestyle changes;
High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style;
Knowledge of DSM IVtr and DSM 5, ASAM criteria;
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatment for behavioral health conditions;
Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of behavioral health conditions;
Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone;
Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, other behavioral health providers, as well as administrative and support staff;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to relate in a positive and courteous manner;
Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner;
Demonstrated understanding, respect, and appreciation for diversity.
Working Conditions
Work is performed onsite in a heated, ventilated, and well-lighted environment.
Job is considered low-risk for hazard exposure.
MSHS is a nonsmoking campus.
Physical Demands An employee must meet the work environment characteristics described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting under 50 lbs., and driving.
Requires manual dexterity to operate standard office and other equipment.
Requires normal hearing range, ability to speak, and vision acuity.
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eight (8) Observed Paid Holidays
Two (2) Floating Holidays
Birthday Holiday
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty (up to 80 hours)
Employment Practices: Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Must be an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Worker in the State of Alaska.
Two years of experience providing direct counseling services.
Have general knowledge of EMR/EHR software and Microsoft Office programs
General Requirements:
Clear background check (subject to DHSS background check)
Current tuberculosis screening test result
Current driver's license; clean driving record history
BLS certification must be obtained within two weeks of hire. CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certification must be obtained when offered through the agency; it may substitute the current MANDT certificate for CPI.
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Student Success Coach
Counselor Job In Alaska
Bargaining Unit: ACE Work Year: 188 days per year, 12 monthly payments Work Day: 8 hours per day FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE Salary: ACE 6 A-P, ($42,083 - $60,701) DOE The Student Success Coach addresses the unique needs of eligible Migrant Education students as identified by program, district, and school goals and provides supplemental support for academic success. This position collaborates and builds relationships with school staff and enhances family engagement to improve attendance, on-track, and graduation rates. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Job Requirements
The following are required:
* A bachelor's degree.
The following are preferred:
* School counseling, teaching, or tutoring experience.
* Knowledge of different cultures and various communication and learning styles.
* Experience working with diverse populations.
* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to be self-directed, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
* Ability to assimilate and apply new knowledge and routines quickly and accurately.
* Willingness to follow a flexible work schedule which may change periodically to accommodate delivery of services.
Essential Job Functions
* Serves as a liaison between the district Migrant Education Program and schools to advertise and promote the program and assist in identification and recruitment of Migrant Education students.
* Provides direct tutoring and other supports to students as needed.
* Effectively networks and strategizes with district, school, and community partners.
* Collaborates with students, parents, and school teams to improve attendance, grades, test scores, behavior, and graduation readiness.
* Responds to parent, student, teacher, and staff requests for assistance with needs and services.
* Maintains positive communication with parents, the district office, school counselors, nurses, community, school, federal programs, and other personnel to address the needs of individual students to improve services and outcomes.
* Coordinates meetings and activities that meet the unique and identified needs of Migrant Education students.
* Offers educational opportunities on an individual, small group, or large group basis according to needs and academic achievement of students, including planning and implementation of one or more regular school-based group(s).
* Provides social service referrals, for students and families, to community agencies when appropriate.
* Develops and implements effective systems to monitor and analyze student data and implement effective data based decision making to respond to needs based on data.
* Uses technology to track and maintain records of Migrant services provided, including literacy support such as books or related resources.
* Works with education program coordinators in determining program effectiveness with periodical reports and data collection.
* Attends school events such as parent/teacher conferences and open house nights to promote the Migrant Education Program and provide services.
* Attends assigned training and professional development as determined by MEP and the school.
* Promotes, publicizes, and connects students to district MEP opportunities such as college/career readiness, night classes, credit recovery, and other enrichment and/or remedial opportunities.
* Supports school, ASD, and MEP programs and services in accordance with school, ASD, and MEP goals, policies, and procedures.
* Establishes and maintains positive relationships with families, students, and staff.
* Maintains organization and completes projects and tasks in a timely manner.
Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical or mental disabilities.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, coworkers, and the public. Employees must also have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Counselor
Counselor Job In Alaska
Student Support Services/Counselor
Counselor Position: Counselor
Reports to: Principal
Supervisory: As Assigned
Classification: Certified
Safety Sensitive: No
Range: B - M+36
Grade Minimum: $63,803 - $90,676
Annually Work Year: 191
FLSA Exempt: Yes
Summary or Purpose
Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the teacher is responsible for the implementation of research-based instructional strategies that direct the learning process and achievement of assigned students by developing, nurturing, and sustaining a school and classroom culture conducive to student learning.
All instruction provided for students will be individualized. This means that differences in individual learning style, rate of learning, level of maturation, and level of achievement will provide the basis for instructional decision-making. To respond to these differences, it is expected that teachers will vary materials, rate of instruction, and methodology and these modifications will be based upon frequent assessment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Master's Degree in Education required.
• A person with a Bachelor's Degree may bring in six (6) years of experience
• Alaska Teacher Certificate required.
• Minimum of three years of successful counseling experience preferred.
• Inupiaq, Language, History & Culture experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with students, parents and all staff members. Provide individual and/or small group sessions in identified area(s). Provide classroom presentations, management support, and crisis intervention as needed. Provide follow-up documentation as per NSBSD policy.
Implement and/or coordinate programs, training and services on topics such as substance abuse, suicide prevention/ intervention, School wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports, tobacco, alcohol, etc. as determined appropriate by NSBSD administration. Assist in maintaining on-site up-to-date cumulative files with appropriate documentation. Oversee graduation status, alternative school options, and dual credits.
Coordinate the development of a career portfolio for 6th through 12th grade students. Assist students in post-secondary planning and provide career education.
Take an active role and maintain the site's On-the-job training programs (OJT, Job Shadowing, etc.).
Attend IEP meetings, as appropriate, and provide services and supports for social/emotional and transition services as identified by the IEP Team.
Develop on-going communications with outside Agencies to facilitate referrals and support for families and students.
Promote and support School District Strategic Goals as developed by the Board of Education.
Participate in the activities of educational committees and organizations for the benefit of personal growth and the general promotion of the profession.
Develop an awareness of local culture and provide instruction that is bicultural or multicultural by responding to diverse community interests and needs.
Abide by the code of ethics and the professional standards adopted by the Professional Teaching Practice Commission of the Alaska and the Alaska School Counselor's Association (American School Counselors Association).
Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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EVENING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Counselor Job In Palmer, AK
About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years.
Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education.
We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams.
We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Job Overview Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students.
Providing a safe and positive living environment that delivers guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.
Pay: $54,304.
00 Hours: Sunday-Tuesday: 1pm-10pm, Wednesday: 12pm-9pm, Thursday: 1pm-10pm Vacation: Minimum of ten days per year.
Actual days are based upon your Service Date Sick Time: Ten days per year Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities Essential Duties & Job Functions: Provides structured classes for students in employability skills and emotional development.
Classes will include grief/loss, handling interpersonal conflict and how to deal with homesickness, among others.
Other classes will cover communication, self-care, and other skills focused on developing and improving student retention and success.
Develop methods for obtaining feedback from staff and students on new topics and subjects needed for curriculum development.
Maintain curriculum electronically and/or in hardcopy in an organized way.
Develop lesson plans for each class.
Groups/classes will be interactive to encourage strong student participation.
Develop activities promoting interpersonal skills that can be easily incorporated into existing meetings or group sessions facilitated by non-counseling staff.
Conducts periodic focus groups and provides feedback to appropriate entities; modifies programming based on student feedback.
Provides daily communication to the Counseling Manager and other Counselors regarding any concerns for student issues revealed during evening hours.
Maintain positive and effective relationships with students.
Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude, proper behavior and goal achievement.
Coordinate and assist with any social development activities promoting self-skills and professional growth with dorm and/or recreation staff.
Work with the Residential Living Manager to develop and execute a rotating schedule of presenting mini-sessions or activities at dormitory meetings.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, OR, Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
Three (3) years' experience in sales, marketing, or counseling.
Successfully pass background check and/drug test required on the contract.
Current valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.
com Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
FDA Youth Participant (Underage Purchaser)-Alaska
Counselor Job In Alaska
The FDA Center for Tobacco Products requires the assistance of minors ages 16-17 and those under age 18-20 to attempt the purchase of tobacco products from local tobacco retailers. The goal of the program is to ensure tobacco retailers are complying with Federal laws and regulations that prevent them from selling tobacco products to minors. This will be a part-time, position working outside school hours and on some weekends.
**** Immediate Need in: Anchorage. ****
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· The Youth Participant will always be supervised and monitored by an FDA Commissioned Inspector during their work shift.
· The Youth Participant will receive training prior to conducting any purchase attempts.
· The Youth Participant will be driven to and from the tobacco retailer locations by the FDA Commissioned Inspector.
· The Youth Participant will attempt to purchase a tobacco product per the procedures provided within their training and the instructions provided by the FDA Commissioned Inspector.
· After the purchase attempt, the Youth Participant will leave the tobacco retailer with or without a purchased item.
· Purchased items will be immediately turned over to the FDA Commissioned Inspector.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Language: English Fluency (oral and written)
Age: Must be between 16 - 20 yrs and 10 months of age
Knowledge: Possess a strong work ethic. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to dress and look age appropriate.
Hours: Must be flexible and able to work after school hours and on the weekends as necessary
Locations: Must reside in Alaska
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to ride in a car for several hours a day.
Ability to stand, bend, and walk.
Normal or corrected vision to read documents and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.
Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.
Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.
Application Information:
If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application.
Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Student Success Coach
Counselor Job In Alaska
Professionals and Supervisors/Student Success Coach
Bargaining Unit: ACE
Work Year: 188 days per year, 12 monthly payments
Work Day: 8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: ACE 6, Step A - P ($43,347 - $62,521), DOE
Job Summary
The Student Success Coach addresses the unique needs of eligible Migrant Education students as identified by program, district, and school goals and provides supplemental support for academic success. This position collaborates and builds relationships with school staff and enhances family engagement to improve attendance, on-track, and graduation rates. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Job Requirements
The following are required:
A bachelor's degree.
The following are preferred:
School counseling, teaching, or tutoring experience.
Knowledge of different cultures and various communication and learning styles.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to be self-directed, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
Ability to assimilate and apply new knowledge and routines quickly and accurately.
Willingness to follow a flexible work schedule which may change periodically to accommodate delivery of services.
Essential Job Functions
Serves as a liaison between the district Migrant Education Program and schools to advertise and promote the program and assist in identification and recruitment of Migrant Education students.
Provides direct tutoring and other supports to students as needed.
Effectively networks and strategizes with district, school, and community partners.
Collaborates with students, parents, and school teams to improve attendance, grades, test scores, behavior, and graduation readiness.
Responds to parent, student, teacher, and staff requests for assistance with needs and services.
Maintains positive communication with parents, the district office, school counselors, nurses, community, school, federal programs, and other personnel to address the needs of individual students to improve services and outcomes.
Coordinates meetings and activities that meet the unique and identified needs of Migrant Education students.
Offers educational opportunities on an individual, small group, or large group basis according to needs and academic achievement of students, including planning and implementation of one or more regular school-based group(s).
Provides social service referrals, for students and families, to community agencies when appropriate.
Develops and implements effective systems to monitor and analyze student data and implement effective data based decision making to respond to needs based on data.
Uses technology to track and maintain records of Migrant services provided, including literacy support such as books or related resources.
Works with education program coordinators in determining program effectiveness with periodical reports and data collection.
Attends school events such as parent/teacher conferences and open house nights to promote the Migrant Education Program and provide services.
Attends assigned training and professional development as determined by MEP and the school.
Promotes, publicizes, and connects students to district MEP opportunities such as college/career readiness, night classes, credit recovery, and other enrichment and/or remedial opportunities.
Supports school, ASD, and MEP programs and services in accordance with school, ASD, and MEP goals, policies, and procedures.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with families, students, and staff.
Maintains organization and completes projects and tasks in a timely manner.
Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical or mental disabilities.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, coworkers, and the public. Employees must also have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit ********************************************* for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Substance Use Counselor - Ernie Turner (Sign on Bonus)
Counselor Job In Anchorage, AK
Job Title: Substance Use Counselor I/II
Department: Recovery Services
Reports To: Program Manager
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: N6 (I), N7 (II)
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
AKBCU: Yes ICPA: No
Shifts: Evening & Weekend
Sign-on Bonus and Location Allowance Available
General Functions:
The Substance Use Counselor (SUC) is responsible for the delivery of substance use treatment services to participants at CITC. CITC recovery services utilize evidenced based approaches to aid in the process of recovery. Services at CITC work to promote connectedness in individuals' lives, to reinforce resilience and to foster whole-person wellness. Services are culturally responsive and allow the participants to be the driver of their recovery process. SUC's work together with master's level clinicians, case managers and peer support specialists as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team supporting individuals in their recovery journey. This position conducts individual sessions, facilitates substance-use related groups, develops individualized treatment plans, formulates ongoing case updates, facilitates effective discharges and transitions and may be responsible for case management tasks and conducting substance use assessments and assessment updates, utilizing the ASAM criteria.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Substance Use Counselor I
Conduct admission, intake and orientation for participants entering services and complete steps necessary to enroll participants in program.
Assist participants in identifying treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions.
Ensure a written individualized treatment plan is created and maintained following RS policy and procedures.
Collaborate with treatment teams to ensure delivery of case management services, as needed and within job scope, to ensure linkage and advocacy of participant's needs.
Responsible for coordinating participant referrals for employment, mental health, housing, medical with local community clinics, social service agencies, and continuing care.
Provide individual and group substance use sessions to help individuals identify substance use patterns in accordance with participant's needs and identified goals.
Create and manage clinical documentation for participants such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, case-staffing, discharge summaries, and progress notes.
Maintain participant records within the electronic health record by completing written reports, group/individual notes, assessments, etc., within the required documentation timeframe.
Utilize ASAM and DSM-5 when making substance use diagnoses and recommendations.
OPEN RECRUITMENT: School Counselor (2025-26 SY)
Counselor Job In Anchorage, AK
Student Support Services Certificated/School Counselor Additional Information: Show/Hide Bargaining Unit: AEA Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE
This announcement is for open recruitment of School Counselors and is intended to gather a pool of applicants. It is not an advertisement for a specific school site or position.
Job Summary
The school counselor works as part of a team with school staff, parents, and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, school counselors help all children achieve academic success. The counselor reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
This position requires a valid Alaska type C certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.
Job Requirements
The following are required:
* A valid Alaska type C special services certificate with endorsement as a school counselor, guidance and counseling, or school social work.
* Completion of a school-based counseling internship with school age children.
The following are preferred:
* Experience in providing behavioral and academic interventions with youth.
* School guidance counseling experience.
Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:
* Schedules students into appropriate academic course placements.
* Utilizes appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
* Provides career and educational counseling.
* Acts as a student advocate.
* Implements the prevention guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom lessons and infusion in content areas.
* Supports and reinforces the key role of the classroom teacher.
* Serves as a consultant to staff and parents.
* Counsels individuals and small groups toward social and emotional resiliency.
* Consults with parents and other family member on individual student needs.
* Acts as a liaison among school staff, parents and public or private agencies.
* Conducts parent group meetings and workshops.
* Provides in-service training to all staff to assist them with planning and implementing interventions for adolescents in order to maximize the developmental benefits in all students.
* Devises and implements appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
* Is accessible to all students for career, educational, and personal counseling.
* Consults with staff to increase students' awareness of the relationship between school and work.
* Participates in counseling and guidance program development, maintenance, evaluation and enhancement.
* Consults with school staff concerning early identification, remediation and the use of an effective referral process for assisting students and other in using special programs and services.
* Assumes a leadership role in promoting a positive school climate.
* Pursues continuous professional growth.
* Assists with the intake and exit process as a member of the team, as necessary.
* Assists with establishing positive behavior plans.
* Consults with and provides parenting training as needed to all parents of transitioning students to further ensure student success.
* Assists with completion and collection of all data needed for program evaluation.
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Family Services Case Worker
Counselor Job In Kenai, AK
Department: Family Services Program: Family and Social Services Reports to: Family Services Supervisor Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 The Family Services Case Worker is responsible for the advocacy and protection of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's vulnerable children, adults and families. The position is responsible for the delivery of a variety of field-based and in-home services, reports of harm investigations, parenting assessments, home safety assessments and planning, case plan development, judicial reporting in case matters and visitation. The position is responsible for representing the Tribal and State Court venues in matters of abuse, neglect and abandonment. The position will serve as liaison between agencies or committees and the Tribe and serve as a primary member of the Tribe's Un'ina Advocacy Multidisciplinary Team specific to field-work, case staffing's and advocacy efforts.
Essential Functions
* Participate in case conferences, initial case plans, child case investigations, case management and Tribal Court hearings where children in Kenaitze Indian Tribal Court jurisdiction have been removed or may be removed and represent the Tribe's best interest to prevent unnecessary removal, placement or adoption
* Intervene on behalf of children on allegations of child abuse or neglect (sex abuse, physical abuse, child neglect, domestic violence and substance abuse). .empathy
* Supervise visitations
* Provide transportation for un'ina (clients)
* Maintain cultural connections for children in out-of-home care
* Educate families in parenting skills
* Maintain comprehensive case records and prepare monthly and annual reports in accordance with federal, state, and Tribal standards
* Work in partnership with the State Adult Protective Services component
* Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
* Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Physical Requirements
* Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
* Walk (Move, Traverse)
* Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
* Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
* Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
* Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
* See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
* Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
* Pushing or Pulling
* Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
* Exposure to Fumes
* Exposure to Dust
* Wet
* Noise
* Vibration
* Mechanical Hazards
* Burn Hazards
* Other: Hostile and threatening situations
OSHA Categories
* Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid
Equipment and Tools
List Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment
Travel
* Local
* In-State
* Out-of-State
Comments: Travel will be required for home visits, meetings and trainings
Qualifications
Education
* Associates Degree in social work or other related field or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree
Experience
* Two (2) years' experience in case management
Preferred
* Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification
* Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policies
Special Skills
* Knowledge of drug and alcohol abuse and treatment options
* Knowledge of mental illness, FASD, and mental and physical disabilities affecting clients
* Understanding of domestic violence and child abuse
* Strong organizational skills
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
* Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
* Excellent prioritization skills
* Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.
* Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Counselor Job In Bethel, AK
Under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, the Substances Abuse Counselor advise clients who suffer form alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental and/or behavioral problems, by providing treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors.
Position Qualifications:
* Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree, not required. CDC certificate preferred
* Experience: 2 years
* Licenses, Certifications: Substance Abuse Counselor Certification
* Specialized Skills: Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable care plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills - precise and descriptive when communicating expectations and objectives creating open lines of communication with clinical and administrative staff.
* Preferred Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors degree
Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
* Evaluates the clients' mental and physical health, addiction or problematic behavior and assesses the clients' readiness for treatment.
* Develops, recommends and reviews treatment goals and plans for the client and their families.
* Assists clients in developing skills and behaviors necessary to recover from addition or modify the behavior.
* Works with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with recovery.
* Teaches the clients' family members about addiction or behavior disorders and helps them to develop strategies to cope with those problems.
* Refers clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups.
* Conducts outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to avoid such behavior.
* Works with the clients individually and/or in group sessions.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies:
* Decision Making.
* Communication Proficiency.
* Judgment.
* Problem Solving/Analysis.
* Diversity and Inclusion.
* Presentation Skills.
* Leadership.
* Project Management.
* Time Management.
* Stress Management/Composure
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
* 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
* This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Supervisory:
* This position manages all counselors in the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.
Work Authorization:
* BFC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other area protected by federal or state law. Individuals that need assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Administration for BFC directly.
* Employee must have the legal authorization to work in the U.S.
School Counselor
Counselor Job In Alaska
Other/School Counselor
Date Available: 08/11/2025
District:
Anchorage School District
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FY26 Elementary/Secondary School Counselors-Matsu Borough School District
Counselor Job In Alaska
Certificated Specialist/Guidance Counselor
Description: School Counselors-Matsu Borough School District-OPEN RECRUITMENT
Alaska's 2nd largest school district is looking to hire several School Counselors for the upcoming school year! We are located 45 minutes outside of Anchorage, AK. We have 19,000+ students across 48 schools. Our communities include: Glacier View, Sutton, Palmer, Wasilla, Butte, Knik-Fairview, Meadow Lakes, Big Lake, Houston, Willow, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek.
Our Mission is to prepare all students for success.
Position Description: To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible individuals.
Knowledge: Alaska Certificate Type C, endorsement in Counseling, ability to schedule courses for students, ability to use a computer, counseling experience preferred.
Salary: $62,014 - $86,064 Depending on verification of service and education. MSBSD has a competitive Salary Schedule with an accelerated step advancement. Applicants can bring a maximum of 6 years' experience. We pay an additional $3,000 bonus PER YEAR for National Certification.
Leave: Each Certified Teacher/Related Services Provider receives 4 paid personal leave days at the beginning of the year and accrues 1.33 sick leave days each month of employment.
Retirement: MSBSD is a member of the State of Alaska Teachers Retirement System.
Selection Procedure: This is a blanket posting for the upcoming school year as we start our prescreening process. We request that Out of District applicants complete our Mat Su School District electronic application AND submit their name into certified applicant pools. Applicants will then be contacted about employment opportunities for the upcoming school year. For questions, please contact Bethany Lyons @ ************, ************************* or **************
Overnight Crisis Hotline Counselor
Counselor Job In Wasilla, AK
Full-Time Crisis Intervention Specialist
The Careline crisis hotline team provides therapeutic support for Alaskans accessing the statewide crisis and suicide hotline. This position will implement policies, protocols, and services designed to assist individuals who are in crisis, including those considering dying by suicide, those concerned about someone else with suicidal behavior by providing emotional support, crisis response, and intervention. This position also provides support, information, and referral for non-crisis calls. Services are provided via phone calls, text messaging, or chat. As a member of the Careline team, you will interact with clients and staff in a respectful and empowering manner, exercise consistent and dependable attendance, and attend all mandatory staff meetings. At Careline, all staff present themselves professionally and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Minimum Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field. Prior work or life experience may be used in place of the degree. We expect our candidates to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, group, and written communication skills, a commitment to the agency's mission and goals, the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles, and the ability to work independently and pass a background check. Candidates should be proficient with computers and frequent data entry.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) with occasional overtime.
Shifts Available: Overnight shifts - 10 p.m.- 6 a.m., 11 p.m.- 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Salary: Determined by experience, non-exempt.
Location: Not Remote - Office Location is in Wasilla, Alaska
Benefits: Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, holiday pay, and 4 weeks of paid time off.
Careline Crisis Services, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Family Caseworker - Tribal Family & Youth Services - Juneau - Open Until Filled
Counselor Job In Juneau, AK
Family Caseworker I
INFORMATION Job Class: Caseworker Department: Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) Non-Exempt Yes Salary Grade(s): 8 ($26.97-35.20 DOE) Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am 4:30 pm
Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time
PURPOSE
The incumbent works for Tlingit & Haida s Tribal Family & Youth Services Department and provides case management to tribal citizens and their families who are involved with or at risk of being involved with the child welfare system.
The goal for families being served is to achieve safety and maintain connections to their family, community, and culture. Family Caseworkers strive to enhance the quality of life and well-being of tribal families through services established by tribal values and strengths-based practices. Family Caseworkers provide support and outreach through collaboration, service delivery, and advocacy to protect and maintain the integrity and rights of tribal children and families.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Child Welfare Coordinator
Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: Other tribal or community programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support tribal citizens and provide case-management for families at risk or currently involved in the child welfare system
Maintain confidentiality as stated in policy, TFYS employees with access to confidential information may not disclose any information that is legally protected or is non-public information. Employees will maintain the highest ethical standards in conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.
Review legal documents, including petitions involving state-dependent Indian children with supervisor, and participate in judicial determinations in accordance with ICWA.
Apply working knowledge of state and federal ICWA laws.
Engage in collaboration and coordination with other tribes, tribal organizations, community partners, local government, and state social service agencies
Provide regular case updates and activity reports to supervisor
Compile statistical information, and meet all reporting requirements such as timely documentation
Regularly assess for child safety and take appropriate action when there are safety concerns
Participate in case-planning, court hearings, home-visits, and case staffings
Recruit prospective foster families and resource families
May serve on special work-related committees
Other duties as assigned
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A
Other Authority: N/A
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (Public Law 95-608) and its significance, history and implementation
Knowledge of all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Ability to abide by TFYS policies and procedures.
Knowledge of community needs , resources, cultural customs and cultural standards.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and advocate for tribal youth and their families.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and present clear reports and meet deadlines
Ability to learn and navigate client management programs
Knowledge of child protective services, social work practices, case planning, and case management
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Protect and maintain confidentiality of past and present clients
Recognize when a case requires immediate escalation and notify supervisor promptly.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Bachelor s degree in Social Work (BSW) or closely related field
Valid Drivers License
Substitution for degree:
2 years experience as a Family Caseworker I or equivalent may be substituted
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
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. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is at will . This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.