POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves the Maniilaq Health Center and Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Center. At both facilities, this position provides crisis intervention and stabilization services. This position also provides brief supportive counseling for the purpose of referral to appropriate level of care for individuals, families and couples and works, in collaboration with medical staff and behavioral health personnel, to provide current clients with appropriate recommendations for acute and long-term treatment interventions. The Behavioral Health Crisis Therapist participates in the multidisciplinary team rounds to discuss client status and discharge planning. This position is located at the Maniilaq Health Center and reports directly to the Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Supervisor, and/or designee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Counseling and Recovery Center Requirements: