Crisis Clinician

Modality: On-Site Pay Range: $35.92 - $55.00 Pay rate is determined based on licensure and qualifications. Relocation Reimbursement Available! Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday regular shift, with participation in a rotating on-call schedule every other week. On call responsibilities are compensated in addition to regular wages. JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc. is seeking a mission-driven and dedicated on-site Crisis Clinician who can help our organization thrive as we help people live their own best lives. We’re looking for a collaborative, compassionate professional with a passion for supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and a commitment to person-centered care. Join us as a Crisis Clinician and provide timely crisis assessment, risk assessment, intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, safety planning, and disposition in our Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In/Urgent Care setting. You will assess behavioral health, substance use, medical, safety, social, and functional needs and connect individuals with the least restrictive, clinically appropriate level of care. You will collaborate with psychiatric providers, the Crisis Lead, Mobile Crisis Team, hospitals, emergency departments, JAMHI treatment teams, and community partners to coordinate referrals, warm handoffs, follow-up care, and other supports. Additional responsibilities include short-term stabilization services, identifying barriers to care, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, participating in interdisciplinary consultation, and contributing to quality improvement, training, and crisis program development.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or another behavioral health discipline appropriate to the role. One year of experience in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health assessment. Pay rates offered are determined based on a standardized scale that considers relevant experience and education.

NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible LCSW, LMFT, and LPC candidates may be eligible for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, offering up to $50,000 in qualifying student loan repayment for a two-year service commitment. Awards are made by HRSA, and clinicians apply directly. Our organization is an NHSC-approved site and provides required employment verification.

All JAMHI positions require the ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the current state regulation requirements and a valid Alaska driver’s license and be able to clear the JAMHI auto insurance screening through the independent insurance carrier if driving.​ JAMHI believes that diversity of thought, lived experience, culture, identity, and perspective strengthens our workplace and drives better outcomes.

We welcome individuals who bring different ways of thinking and a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, changes in marital status, parenthood or status as a parent, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, family medical history, veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status where applicable, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.