Common Thread Counseling is a dynamic therapy group practice in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to providing transformative care for individuals navigating the complexities of trauma and seeking to achieve deeper relationships in their lives. We specialize in experiential and evidence-based approaches, including Brainspotting, EMDR, Sensorimotor therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and others, to help clients heal and reclaim their lives. Our core values of passion for helping people achieve deep, sustainable healing, authenticity, respect for client autonomy, financial sustainability, and creating deep relationships with clients and among the team, guide our work. We foster a supportive environment where therapists are valued and empowered to provide exceptional care. Join our team and be part of a community committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of Alaskans.

Position Description: The Pre-licensed Outpatient therapist will provide culturally competent mental health services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns. Pre-licensure supervision is available for those pursuing Professional Counselor license in the state of Alaska.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to clients as scheduled.
• Complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of date of service (recommended to be completed daily)
• Actively participate as a positive member of the clinical environment.
• Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
• Complete all recommended continuing education requirements
• Stay current with updated research and best practices.
• Be aware of community referral sources and refer when necessary.
• Secure client information per HIPAA standards.
• Maintain case files within electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform other duties as required by and relevant to contract services (including but not limited to phone client interviews, authorization and billing forms, phone calls, and participating in case consultation meetings).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family
• Skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis
• Skill in working with a variety of cultures
• Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies
• Ability to provide necessary self-care
• Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinic staff
• Awareness of personal strengths and appropriate timing for referrals

Education and Experience:

• A masters or doctoral degree in a mental health-related field
• Previous experience in providing outpatient mental health therapy to families and individuals
• Ability to complete Brainspotting Phase 1 training within 3 months after hiring.

Conclusion:

This position description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by professionals within this position but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the contract.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Commute:

• Anchorage, AK 99518 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99518: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person