Arc of Anchorage.

Arc of Anchorage, a company in the Individual and Family Services industry, is currently hiring. With a company size of 201-500 employees, Arc of Anchorage is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team. There are currently three open positions available. Arc of Anchorage has three open positions available. These are: * **Registered Nurse:** This on-site, full-time position requires applicants to be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview. The role includes approximately 50% nursing duties and 50% direct service care within The Arc’s group homes. The Registered Nurse will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom are medically fragile, by providing nursing assessments, care coordination, and clinical oversight under the Medicaid Waiver Program. The Registered Nurse will be a vital resource for staff, families, and the individuals supported. The requirements include an active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license, a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (5 years and supervisory or discharge planning experience preferred), a valid Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record, and the ability to pass background checks and required training. * **BHS Outpatient Clinician:** This on-site position provides therapeutic services and quality assurance to Mental Health and other services for individuals who experience severe emotional disturbance, serious mental illness, and/or intellectual developmental disabilities. The Clinician may also provide some clinical consultation and training. This position is a clinician actively preferably working towards obtaining LPC/LCSW licensure within two years of the start of this job. This position also prefers actively work towards certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor. The pay rate is $65,000 annually to DOE. * **Outpatient Treatment Behavioral Health Aide:** This on-site position provides support for individuals to assist them in pursuing goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and personal hygiene tasks. The Behavioral Health Aide must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Experience in social services and/or direct support of individuals with behavioral health challenges is preferred. The positions at Arc of Anchorage utilize several technologies, including: * **Registered Nurse:** Nursing Assessments, Care Coordination, Clinical Oversight, Medicaid Waiver Program, Teamwork, Integrity, and Person-Centered Care. * **BHS Outpatient Clinician:** Therapeutic Services, Quality Assurance, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Treatment Plans, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Counseling Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, DSM-5 TR Knowledge, Chemical Dependency Knowledge, Medicaid Regulations, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Training. * **Outpatient Treatment Behavioral Health Aide:** Documentation, Medication Monitoring, Treatment Plan Implementation, Self-Sufficiency Promotion, Human Rights Support, Team Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Communication, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Safety Awareness, Emergency Management, Computer Skills, Activity Planning, Listening Skills, and Domestic Assistance. The available positions at Arc of Anchorage are all on-site. The Outpatient Treatment Behavioral Health Aide will be required to drive in the community with individuals served and perform duties in the community. The BHS Outpatient Clinician operates in a professional office environment. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Arc of Anchorage and applying for these positions: 1. **Where are the available positions located?** All positions are on-site in Alaska. 2. **What are the required licenses and clearances?** Background checks and mandatory training are required for all positions. The Registered Nurse needs an active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license, and the Outpatient Treatment Behavioral Health Aide requires a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. The BHS Outpatient Clinician works towards licensure and substance abuse credentials within two years. 3. **What are the key responsibilities of the BHS Outpatient Clinician?** The BHS Outpatient Clinician is responsible for providing therapeutic services, quality assurance to Mental Health and other services, and some clinical consultation and training. 4. **What are the core competencies for the Outpatient Treatment Behavioral Health Aide?** Core competencies include building and maintaining positive relationships, collaboration, oral/written communication, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, supporting safety, and problem-solving/critical thinking skills. 5. **What equipment is used in the positions?** Personal vehicles and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other office-related devices are used. 6. **Does Arc of Anchorage offer any additional benefits?** The BHS Outpatient Clinician and Outpatient Treatment Behavioral Health Aide positions offer four weeks paid time off starting the first year.