MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (Medical Officer) - Range 24 / EXE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/newprint/4777048) Apply  MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (Medical Officer) - Range 24 / EXE Salary $46.26 - $91.40 Hourly Location 716 West 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK Job Type Regular Job Number 2024-01154 Department Anchorage Police Department Division Deputy Chief Ops Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date 2/7/2025 5:00 PM Alaska + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage. DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Sunday, Hours vary LOCATION: 716 W 4th Avenue Example of Duties Perform triage, crisis assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization; referral and linkage services for individuals in crisis through the Mobile Integrated Health Program (MHIP). Provide client-centered mental health services; implement program goals; provide skilled psychotherapeutic casework services to MIHP clients with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders. Develop a collaborative relationship with the officer they will be paired with. Work environment is office based and mobile, including roving to individuals in need of MIHP services who are in homeless shelters, residences, hotels, hospitals, other public agencies, and the community at large. Foster relationships with external psychosocial agencies and organizations. Provide consultative services to other Municipal offices. Support other teams of the MIHP, as needed. Participate in department training, planning and unit strategies. Perform other required duties as assigned. Additional Information: This position serves as a member of the first co-responder model Mobile Intervention Team (MIT) in the Municipality of Anchorage. The incumbent will be paired with a police officer partner and will work collaboratively with that officer in responding to behavioral crises in real time throughout the Municipality. The incumbent will be expected to engage community members alongside law enforcement to assist community members with behavioral health emergencies. This will include entering homeless shelters and encampments, single-room occupancy hotels, assisted living facilities, hospitals, crisis centers, businesses, and at times being exposed to the elements while providing service. The position is unarmed, but the incumbent will be required to wear an identifying uniform including a body armor vest/ballistic vest. The professional in this position will be exposed to individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, acute intoxication, domestic violence, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and a wide array of complex trauma. Exposure to individuals experiencing medical emergencies including those that are life threatening occur intermittently. Exposure to individuals who have perpetrated crimes in their histories as well as at the time of contact will occur regularly. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences Medical degree from an accredited Medical School, and six (6) years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders. A State of Alaska Physician License at time of application. OR Master’s or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling, and two (2) years of experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders. Must possess and/or obtain: Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire with satisfactory driving record. Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400). Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within (6) months of hire. Must possess the following abilities/qualities: Assess, intervene, or implement necessary emergency procedure protocols when dealing with behavioral health crises/emergencies. Multi-task with little to no supervision. Communicate verbally and in written format in a professional manner. Analytical skills. Preference: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. Licensed Professional in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage & Family Counseling. Additional Important Information Successful applicants will participate in an interview with the Command team for MIT operations. Instructions to Applicants: + Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for and interest in this position. + Submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae. + Submit contact information for three professional references. + Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded. + If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit a copy. + If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214. + Submit a current copy of your driver's license and satisfactory driving records. The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. Fingerprint cards will be completed through the APD Backgrounds process at no charge to the applicant. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory APD conducted background check. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader) The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include: Health / Medical Benefits: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio + Life Insurance + Dependent Life Insurance + Short Term Disability + Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care + Health Savings Accounts Retirement: + State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program + 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans Employer Paid Benefits: + Employee Assistance Program + Paid Leave Plan + 13 Paid Holidays For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx 01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? + Yes + No 02 Are you a current Municipal employee? + Yes + No 03 Which best describes your completed level of education? + Medical degree from an accredited Medical School + Master’s or higher-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling + N/A 04 Do you possess a State of Alaska Physician License at the time of this application? + Yes + No 05 Which best describes your experience in behavioral/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services and/or substance use disorders? + None - less than 2 years + 2 years - less than 4 years + 4 years - less than 6 years + 6 years or more 06 Do you have a valid state of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire? + Yes + No 07 This position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) clearance within 30 days of hire. Do you understand and accept the requirements of this position? + Yes + No 08 Do you have the following abilities/qualities? - Assess, intervene, or implement necessary emergency procedure protocols when dealing with behavioral health crises/emergencies. - Multi-task with little to no supervision. - Communicate verbally and in written format in a professional manner. - Analytical skills. + Yes + No 09 Which of the following licenses do you possess? + Licensed Clinical Social Worker + Licensed Professional in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage & Family Counseling + N/A Required Question Employer Municipality of Anchorage Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Phone (907) 343-4442 Website http://www.muni.org/jol Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email