Job description

Make a difference in the lives of children and families, while working in a supportive atmosphere and receiving great benefits.

Community Connections is seeking a motivated, flexible and collaborative Child and Family Therapist to provide wraparound, family centered services in Ketchikan, Alaska. This position works within a wraparound team model, including collaboration with children, families, therapeutic staff, foster parents, teachers, caseworkers, community supports and the Office of Children's Services. Community Connections offers a competitive benefits package. Supervision towards licensure is included as a benefit if applicable. Assistance with relocation expenses is available for the right candidate. For a full job description visit our website at www.comconnections.org/careers/current-job-openings/ . Position open until filled.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the following; Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Professional Counseling or a related mental health counseling field.
• Licensed or licensure eligible.
• Able to pass a criminal background check under State of Alaska regulations
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Alaska driver license and liability insurance. Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Able to obtain First Aid/ CPR and MANDT certification

Preferred * Experience in teaching/ training paraprofessionals in behavioral/ cognitive interventions

Ketchikan is a small island town (population: 13,700) in southeast Alaska that is home to many artists, anglers and outdoor lovers. Opportunities for outdoor activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting, but the community also has a flourishing music and arts scene. Wildlife is abundant in this cool, moist climate. During the summers, average temperatures may vary from 46 to 70 degrees! Precipitation is always possible.

Note: Ketchikan is on an island in southeast Alaska – larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.

Learn about the vibrant Ketchikan community through this Emmy-winning video series: http://www.ketchikanstories.com/

How to Get Here, and things to Do >> http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $74,508.86 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ketchikan, AK 99901: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience with coaching and teaching others providing mental health services as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Describe your experience providing case management for children and families including facilitating referrals, developing case plans, and leading a wraparound treatment team.
• Is your degree license eligible? LPC, LCSW or similar.
• This position will join a team based in the island community of Ketchikan, Alaska (pop 13,856). What appeals to you about working and living in this setting?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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